Pinhas Zahavi - Sports Agent

Biography

Pinhas “Pini” Zahavi is an Israeli football agent and founder of Gol International, widely regarded as one of soccer’s original super-agents. A former football journalist, Zahavi built his career through an elite global network of club executives, owners, and players, becoming known for complex, high-value transfers and strategic advisory work. His deal history includes major roles connected to Rio Ferdinand’s moves to Leeds United and Manchester United, Roman Abramovich’s acquisition of Chelsea, Neymar’s move to PSG, and representation or advisory work involving stars such as Robert Lewandowski, David Alaba, Christopher Nkunku, and Jonathan Tah.

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Transactions Completed

Transaction Details	Client Name	Transaction Date	Sport	Type	Summary	Actions
Robert Lewandowski 07/19/2022 Soccer Athlete Contract, Transfer Zahavi facilitated Lewandowski’s move from Bayern ...	07/19/2022	Soccer	Athlete Contract, Transfer	Zahavi facilitated Lewandowski’s move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona. Barcelona announced the deal at €45 million plus €5 million in variables, with Lewandowski signing a four-season contract and a €500 million buyout clause. The move was one of the defining late-career transfers for Lewandowski and showed Zahavi’s continued influence at the elite European level.
Neymar 08/03/2017 Soccer Transfer, Athlete Contract Zahavi helped broker Neymar’s world-record transfe...	08/03/2017	Soccer	Transfer, Athlete Contract	Zahavi helped broker Neymar’s world-record transfer from Barcelona to PSG after the €222 million release clause was triggered. The deal made Neymar the most expensive football transfer ever and reportedly involved Zahavi collaborating with Neymar’s father. In this transaction, Zahavi is best described as a key broker/adviser rather than Neymar’s sole agent.

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