Guides
Guides for agents and intermediaries
How clubs actually take a pitch: who to contact, when to contact them, and what to send. Written from the outreach patterns we see on TransferDesk every window.
How to contact a sporting director about a player (2026)
Who to approach at a club, what a first message should contain, when to send it, and the mistakes that get an agent ignored.
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How to write a player proposal email that clubs actually open
Subject lines that get opened, a five-block structure under 130 words, two copy-paste templates, and the follow-up rhythm that keeps a club contact warm.
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How club recruitment departments are structured
Who owns the shortlist, what each role really controls, the four decision models across Europe, and how to map a club before you contact anyone.
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