The tenth edition of the Football Transfer Forum was held at Newcastle United's home, St James's Park. Along with the many football professionals from recruitment, scouting and chief executive roles, the football agents were eagerly in attendance for what was a groundbreaking day for their industry.

THE TOON : Marcelino has fond memories of his time at Newcastle United

NEWCASTLE RETURN

One such agent was former Newcastle United centre-back Marcelino. Reflecting on his return to Tyneside, he expressed his joy at returning to the city and visiting the stadium he called home between 1999 and 2003. The Spanish international came to England in a £5.8m deal, and he's happy to see Newcastle competing in the Champions League and going toe-to-toe with the Premier League big boys.

ELITE : Newcastle's rise now sees them face the best players in the world

FRIENDLY FIRE : Marcelino hugs Chelsea's Dennis Wise in a European tie for Mallorca

FOOTBALL AGENT

After leaving the playing side of football, Marcelino took up a role scouting for Everton. That role gave him the confidence to go it alone and become an intermediary. Now, 15 years into the role, his unique understanding of the English, Spanish and South American territories has given him global representation opportunities.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

As you can imagine, having experienced La Liga, with Sporting Gijon and Mallorca and the Premier League, he came in demand as a commentator for Spanish TV channels. His lived analysis sees him acknowledge the financial power of English clubs. That said, Marcelino is quick to emphasise the competitive prowess of La Liga teams in European competitions.

MAIN MAN : Bellingham has become the fulcrum at Real Madrid

Marcelino praises the maturity and leadership of young British player Jude Bellingham, who has made a significant impact at Real Madrid. His admiration for Bellingham's achievements at the Bernabeu underscores the potential for British players to thrive in the Spanish league. He encourages British players who don't have a clear pathway to first-team football to explore the possibility of La Liga or Segunda (Spain's 2nd Tier)

INSIGHTS : The Football Transfer Forum attracts excellent speakers from within the football industry

THE FOOTBALL TRANSFER FORUM

Marcelino has nothing but positive feedback on the Football Transfer Forum that Tony Starkey and Ryan McKnight have built over the years. The value of the event in facilitating networking and knowledge sharing for him is crucial. As a regular attendee; he's a friendly, familiar face, but ultimately, he's also an effective operator in the space. Marcelino's credentials even saw him take centre stage as the headline speaker at Football Transfer Forum.

DEAL : The popular Spanish football agent is always extending his network

He's even had a stint as an interview guest to share his insights within the football industry. His endorsement of the event as a platform for building relationships and gaining insights reflects its significance in the football world.

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