Instead, Michael Edwards and Paul Mitchell are two names high up on the list. December 11, 2010. Soumare came through PSGs academy and cost Lille nothing when Campos poached the box-to-box midfielder in 2017. Like Monaco, they too soared to the Ligue 1 title with a host of players recruited by Campos. Arsenal fans are all aware of Pepe's talent after making him their record signing on 72m but it was Campos who brought him to Lille in the first place. And character is an essential marker in detecting a top talent. Having followed up his successes at Monaco by helping to propel Lille into the Champions League, Campos now enjoys a much bigger profile, but despite the occasional television appearance, an air of mystery remains. The left-back only spent one season at Monaco before joining Manchester City, but the French side made a 38million profit. The Spaniard has never been more than a rotation player since moving to Paris and its signings like that which are much less likely to be made with Campos involved. I remember very well the first day of Bernardo in Monaco, he is small and people said, Who is this player? He had been playing in the second division in Portugal, the Benfica B team, Campostold Sky Sports in 2019. After making his Ligue 1 debut in November, Martial quickly established himself as one of the most exciting teenagers on the planet, picking up the lucrative Golden Boy award in 2015. Jonathan Ikone Forward Ikone wasnt seeing many opportunities at PSG, and joined Lille in 2018. Weah started only one Ligue 1 game this term before a hamstring injury ended his season in February. Sold for 166million (Independent). He started teaching and invested in a beachside restaurant in Esposende, but thoughts of football were never far away. Whether it can be a successful approach at a super club remains to be seen. Chelsea's interest in David stemmed back from the two Champions League games played between the Blues and Lille last term. According to RMC Sport , Luis Campos has asked to leave Lille. Luis Campos has always played an important role in my life: he watched me during the U17s World Cup in Chile and since then we have never been out of contact, Osimhen told RMC in February 2020. This turned out to be spot on, as the midfielder was another of the important players in Lilles title win; he is now being touted as having another big move in his future, perhaps even reuniting with Campos at PSG. Signed for a modest 7million from Rennes in 2014, Bakayoko became a midfield powerhouse at Monaco, making 51 appearances during the 2016/17 season. Monaco eventually signed Martial for just 4million in 2013 and sold him to Manchester United for an initial 36million two years later. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The fee that Lille paid to bring him to France was a very large one for a player from the Belgian Pro League. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As the man who helped to launch the careers of players such as Fabinho, Bernardo Silva, Thomas Lemar, Anthony Martial and Nicolas Pepe, Luis Campos has established a reputation as one of the game's leading talent-spotters. This was a risk, since the Portuguese former wonderkid had floundered at Bayern Munich. After becoming thesporting director at Monaco in 2013, Campos brought the Brazilian to France and made the deal permanent in 2015. Campos is well known for his work with Lille and, most memorably, AS Monaco, where he identified some of the best talents in the World who are now performing on the big stages elsewhere. If you decide later you no longer wish to receive the emails, hit the unsubscribe link in the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. June 17, 2012. Whilst happy with scoring on the regular for PSG in Ligue 1, the 23-year-old has always flirted with the idea of a potential move away from the Parc des Princes with a failed Real Madrid move, the most recent chance missed. There were no piles of notepads, no bulging files, no overflowing drawers. The former Benfica and Atletico Madrid winger joined Lille in January after recent spells in China and the United States. At 57 years old, Luis Campos becomes sports advisor to the president, Nasser Al-Khelafi, at the head of the first team, according to information from the newspaper Le Parisien confirmed by LEquipe and RMC Sport. The goal below came with Lille closing in on the title with three games left of the season. They can win a game or two, but they need the other PSG players." Fabinho was signed by Luis Campos twice - at Monaco and Real Madrid ( Image: Pool via REUTERS) Most Read When Fabinho joined Monaco on a permanent basis in 2015, this was not the first time. During his stint at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Campos signed 38 players and allowed 36 to leave. Current club: Venezia, on loan from Atalanta. However, with their new football advisor in place, they could build a squad which can grow over a period of time, with the ultimate aim of finally delivering the Champions League. Lus Campos Paris SG Strategic Advisor and other occupations Ligue 1 Appointed: Jul 1, 2022 Contract until: Jun 30, 2025 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Sep 6, 1964 (58) Place of birth: Esposende Citizenship: Portugal Coaching Licence : UEFA Pro Licence Avg. The other age group which will be discussed later in this article is that with declining returns, which includes those above the age of 29. Leave your comments below. Fabinho - Campos oversaw. Below are all the players which moved on from the club in that age-group: As well as David coming in to replace Osimhen, Botman was a replacement for Gabriel after he moved to Arsenal, whilst Yves Bissoumas sale was made easier by the fact that Soumare was already at the club. Born in Fao, a small coastal town of 3,000 people in northern Portugal, Campos played football throughout his youth before going on to study physical education at the University of Portoa course that took him down the same path as his compatriots Jose Mourinho and Carlos Queiroz, who attended the University of Lisbon. Jonathan Ikone was a Paris Saint-Germain academy player out on loan at Montpellier, but Campos again spotted something in him, signed him in 2018, and he has been a regular at Lille ever since. What if the hottest property in modern football wasn't Kylian Mbappe or Matthijs de Ligt, but a balding, bespectacled 54-year-old who hasn't laced up his boots in over 30 years? Can Arsenal challenge for the title? He hadnt made an impact in Germany, but Campos had seen enough to sign him after a strong loan spell at Charleroi. The former Tottenham and Manchester United striker arrived in January 2014 after 18 months at Fulham. The defender returned to Monaco 11 years after departing in 2002 on the back of a trophy-laden six-year spell at Barcelona. The one-time Portuguese wonderkid signed for Lille in 2019 after failing to live up to his promise at Bayern Munich. Thats more than 450million worth of talent, and thats without even counting Ikone, Soumare, Celik and Osimhen, who are still with Lille. football.london's live coverage of Arsenal vs Everton in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta's side look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Set Piece Analysis: Newcastle United and Brentford. He clashed with Neymar and Marquinhos at the end of the meeting. Whilst the ship on a Chelsea move may have gone by, never say never, but Neymar himself would like a Barcelona return in the near future. PSG have a very poor recent track record of squandering young talent. Attacking versus Defensive Counter-Pressing: How and Why? The Brazilian is now arguably the best holding midfielder in the world, becoming an absolute star with Liverpool. Find out more about us, or get in touch if you have a question! Get the latest analytical insights, reports and updates in the world of football. Chelsea and Neymar was a dream which could have come true in the most recent summer transfer window. He is much more likely to recognise that one of Nkunku or Diaby could have played the minutes that Sarabia has. Following Spain's early exit from the FIFA World Cup 2022, Luis Enrique parted ways with the national team and was replaced by Luis de la Fuente. According to Duncan Castles, Manchester United have expressed an interest in the 23-year-old. And what are the secrets of his phenomenal hit rate? Something went wrong, please try again later. Meanwhile, Nicolas Pepe was one of the best players in the league in his one season at Lille, scoring 22 and assisting 11 Ligue 1 goals and tempting Arsenal to pay 80million for his signature. Huge profits were made on Rafael Leao signed on a free and sold to AC Milan for 29.5million and Victor Osimhen, whilst Soumare was sold for 20million and Ikone for 14million. We have a very good relationship and I am very happy, he has helped me and motivated me to become the player that I am today. The Brazilian arrived on a season-long loan deal in 2013. Bakayokos performancesconvinced Chelsea to sign him for 40million, but he is now on loan at Napoli. While pursuing his studies, he turned out for local club AS Esposende and tried his hand at youth coaching. This is likely because peak age players have more downside if they dont work as signings, as they are harder to make money back on. It was understood that Boehly held talks with his representatives as he was unsure of his position within the club. For us to understand what kind of player Campos wants to sign we, of course, need to have a brief tactical analysis of the type of football Lille play. In the case of those two, they left in the same summer that 27-year-old Pablo Sarabia joined from Sevilla. The most expensive signing in the last of Campos three years at Monaco at 18million, Cavaleiro lasted a year at the club before joining Wolves in 2016, although he has spent this season on loan at Fulham. The 22-year-old has been solid and dependable, but also productive going forward with eight assists to his name. Date. Approaching the end of his career, Carvalho joined on a free in 2013, spending three years at the club. Clearly, that was the right call as Mbappe has become arguably the best footballer in the world and Monaco earned 180million from his sale to PSG. Fabinho then developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and completed a 40million to Liverpool in 2018. He also spoke about Messi's contract situation and the decision not to sign Dembele. Campos has an extensive history in the role with Lille and Monaco, but who has he signed in the past? Current club: Lens, on loan from Toulouse, Current club: Flamengo, on loan from Lille. Campos helped broker a deal to sign the promising winger from Caen for just 3.4million in 2015. Still only 20, the promising United States international joined Lille from PSG after spending part of last season on loan at Celtic. "I was invited because Jose Mourinho understood that I had the competence to work with him.". Current club: Feyenoord, on loan from Trabzonspor, Current club: Kortrijk, on loan from Lille. United by mutual admiration, Campos and Mourinho had become close allies. The name of Luis Campos has begun to sound in France as an addition to the sports management of Real Madrid for the next season. West Ham press conference LIVE: David Moyes on Man United defeat, FA Cup exit and Said Benrahma, West Ham United manager David Moyes will be speaking to the media shortly at Old Trafford following the Hammers FA Cup fifth round tie against Manchester United, Sheffield United vs Tottenham highlights as Spurs exit FA Cup after Iliman Ndiaye winner, LIVE: Follow all the action right here as Tottenham travel to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United in the fifth round of the FA Cup, Arsenal vs Everton highlights: Martinelli, Saka and Odegaard send Gunners five points clear. Next up on the agenda, sign a competent Sporting director who can help Potter off the pitch. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The winger scored 37 goals in all completions during his two seasons at Lillebefore joining Arsenal for a club-record 72million in 2019. Throughout this series, we have used a chart like the one below in order to help us understand the strategy of each sporting director. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He then completed his big-money move to Atletico Madrid in 2018, joining the Spanish side for 52million. Can you name the last 20 players to break the world transfer record? According to Le Parisien, Luis Campos will be supported this summer by Antero Henrique, who will return to the club after serving as PSG sports director between 2017 and 2019, during the transfer market. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; Mbappe was already at Monaco before Campos arrived, but the sporting director convinced him to stay and promoted the forward to their B team. One of their innovations, an application called the Mourinho Tactical Board, was custom-made for the man it was named after. After making 43 league starts across two campaigns, he moved to Valencia on loan with Joao Cancelo going the other way. He was a sensation in Monacos title-winning season, and whilst he has become injury-prone at Manchester City, he has shown his ability as a superb attacking left back. The top 10 scorers in Europes big five leagues in 2020: CR7, Haaland, no Messi. What a hit by Pepe! Boubakary Soumare Compared to Paul Pogba, French talent Soumare was lured away from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Apart from writing the news, she is also the editor for the website who checks and edits every news content before they go live. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Chelsea's midfield is in need of some major surgery with Denis Zakaria, a low-risk type signing for the short-term. After spending around 150 million on proven stars including Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho, Monaco decided to change their transfer policy. This appointment was expected since Leonardos unofficial departure, but taken on the night of May 21-22 after the last day of Ligue 1. Every signing Luis Campos has made since working with Jose Mourinho amid Tottenham links Luis Campos has reportedly asked to leave Lille - and it has Tottenham Hotspur fans talking By Matthew Gault 08:00, 19 MAY 2020 Spurs Jose Mourinho and Luis Campos have a well-documented working relationship (Image: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/41uMPdKhFe, Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 29, 2020. Therefore, in short, they need players used to defending successfully with great . After the Nigerian was sold, Campos repeated the same trick. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; console.log('facebook-ad-def'); Dan Ashworth would have been the nailed-on favourite had he not moved to Newcastle. When Fabinho joined Monaco on a permanent basis in 2015, this was not the first time Campos signed the midfielder after bringing him to Real Madrid back in 2012. "He has a gift.". The list of clubs rumoured to have shown an interest in the Lille sporting director's services reads like a Who's Who of the European elite, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Roma, Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille all reported to have sounded him out about the possibility of becoming their sporting director in recent years. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. The Paris club confirmed, in a statement, that Campos' mission will include organization, contracts, and follow-up to the first team. Why is Filippa Angeldahl not playing at Manchester City? However, it will be interesting to see how he goes about building a squad which has an expectation of winning every domestic competition it enters and has designs on finally winning the Champions League, while still looking to bring down the average age and to create a pathway for the elite academy players they have missed out on. In order for players like Nkunku or Diaby to thrive in Paris, the French champions will need to stop signing ageing players on huge contracts, which is something which doesnt fit with Campos modus operandi in the first place. One of Campos' recommendations arrived at Madrid shortly after he did. Over the 13 years that followed, he would take charge of a succession of modest Portuguese clubs. Rosalas sister goes out with Amaia Romeros ex: confirmed the romance Carlos Alcaraz will prepare Wimbledon for the first time at Queens. After a final summer window advising Monaco, Campos. If anyone. Luis Campos was the sporting director of Monaco and Lille and is now unemployed and has been linked to Real Madrid and also to Marseille. Campos arrival at Monaco in the summer of 2013 coincided with a galacticos-style splurge from the principality club. In the long-term, though. After breaking into the first team, he quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young players in the world. Campos' links with Lille could help in making this possibility a reality. 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The Gunners boss is set to face the press after his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Emirates Stadium. "It's not a coincidence that his name has been linked with Chelsea or Milan or the other top clubs in the world," says Aitor Karanka, who became friends with Campos while working alongside him at Real Madrid. Using his extensive networks, he set about assembling a squad of up-and-coming young players, all of whom had significant resale value. Bernardo soon emerged as a key creative force at Monaco, starring in their triumphant Ligue 1 campaign and run to the Champions League semi-finals. Lille were raided for assistant Joao Sacramento and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos, whilst Carlos Lalin, Ricardo Formosinho and Giovanni Cerra who worked with Mourinho at Manchester United have followed him. That uncertainty eventually impacted Thomas Tuchel's form on and off the pitch. A central tenet of his approach is his belief that there is no substitute for watching players in the flesh, which means he spends much of his life in taxis, airports and hotels. During his previous spells working in France, Campos built two title-winning squads, with his Monaco and Lille sides the only two to stop PSG from winning the league since 2012/13. The French-born youngster went on to make 49 appearances in two years at the club before joining Inter in 2015. They were both over the age of 34-years-old and picked up for free. Sign up now to The Football Project newsletter to get all the latest Premier League news straight to your inbox! Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Lille finished second in Ligue 1 last season, Fabinho and Bernardo Silva were amongst the players Campos brought to Monaco, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The highest fee in this age group was committed towards the other player from a top league, in Renato Sanches. He's one of the best. Mendy was one of Campos last signings at Monaco, joining from Ligue 1 rivals Marseille for 12million in 2016. Instead, Michael Edwards and Paul Mitchell are two names high up on the list. Quick, skilful and versatile, Ikone has a huge future ahead of him. Sold for 43.7million (Telegraph). Risto Mejide collapses in his own chester: How do you build Hiba Abouk, destroyed by the accusation against Achraf Hakimi: her marriage, Teresa Perales discovers excited and grateful from the heart the statue New details about the Hakimi case: the victim assures that he TVE gives an ad to Samantha Vallejo-Ngera to promote her new Kate Middleton, smiling and fun, pedaling with her Zara skirt in Benzema, the genie out of the lamp, by Julin Redondo, Nwakali denounces pressure and intimidation in his farewell, Ancelottis joke to Benzema: Youre not going to play. But the thing Campos was most famous for was getting teams relegated. The 20-year-old is yet to catch fire at the San Siro, though, with only two goals in over 1,000 minutes of Serie A action. He had been a scout at Real Madrid, so we'll just go with players he signed as a technical director at Monaco or Lille - and there are some great signings included. Lus Campos Date of birth/Age: Sep 6, 1964 (57) Place of birth: Esposende The Blues are in the process of a huge transition period in the clubs' history, with new ownership from the Roman Abramovich era proving a lot of instability within the ranks. The cash-strapped club spent a measly 8.9 million on transfers last summertheir shrewd acquisitions including Jose Fonte (free), Zeki Celik (2.5 million), Jonathan Ikone (5 million), Jonathan Bamba (free) and Rafael Leao (free)but the team Campos helped to assemble spectacularly outperformed expectations under Christophe Galtier, going from relegation peril to Champions League qualification in just 12 months. 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