Jamie Redknapp launches football talent agency

25 Sept 2025Announcements

Jamie Redknapp has teamed up with Udo Onwere to launch M&C Saatchi Football

The agency is aimed at nurturing young football talent by providing career guidance and support services to help them thrive both on and off the pitch. This new venture has been launched in collaboration with M&C Saatchi UK and brings together the expertise of Redknapp, a well-known sports broadcaster and pundit, and Udo Onwere, a leading sports lawyer and Partner at Bray & Krais. With their backgrounds as former professional footballers and a long-standing friendship, Udo and Jamie are enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie ahead for emerging talent in the sport. They are committed to offering services that include strategic career planning, legal advice, personal mentorship, and international representation, to ensure that young players receive comprehensive support throughout their professional journeys.

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