Global sports, music, and entertainment company Wasserman (Amercian) has acquired football talent representation business SportPlusAs part of the acquisition, Co-founders of SportPlus, Nico Vaesen and Evert Maeschalck will bothjoin Wasserman as Senior Vice President, International Football.
Founded in 2019 by Vaesen and Maeschalck, SportPlus is one of the leading football management agencies in Belgium. They have been successfully working with footballers, coaches, clubs and associations for over 15 years. The team will continue to operate from offices in Rotselaar, Belgium, where the company was founded.
Lee Charnley (Vice President, International Operations, Global Football): “We are delighted to further strengthen our footprint in Belgium through the addition of SportPlus. This acquisition complements our existing presence in the Benelux region, as we continue to explore ways to maximise opportunities for our clients.”
Nico Vaesen: “Globalisation was a key priority for us and this acquisition epitomises that. We’re excited to be expanding Wasserman’s presence in Belgium, and we’re confident that this move will open up a whole raft of new opportunities for our client base.”
Evert Maeschalck: “Personal service based on trust and knowledge has always been at the heart of our business. Joining forces with Wasserman, who share these core values, will make this approach both futureproof and global. We don’t want to miss this opportunity for our clients. It’s as simple as that.”
SDM Corporate Finance Group acted as the exclusive advisor to the sellers.
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