Barça defender Gerard Pique creates his own agency for athletes

Kosmos, a company founded and chaired by FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué, today announced the opening of a new business line, a player management agency that will offer a comprehensive service to athletes where, in addition to representation, commercial and public relations, it will also provide sports, legal and financial advice.

"We are very excited about this project. Many people who have been linked to sport for many years and specialise in different key areas in the development of an athlete's career work at Kosmos. We know what is important for the active player and for their future, because many of us are or have been professional players", says Piqué, President of Kosmos. 

The new division will be headed by former tennis player Galo Blanco, who also becomes the agent of Austrian Dominic Thiem, world number 5, and the company's first signing. Thiem crosses paths again with the man who was his coach in 2018. After reaching two finals at Roland-Garros (2018 and 2019) and one at the Australian Open (2020), Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam, the US Open, in 2020. He also has 17 ATP titles to his name.  

Blanco will leave his position as Competition Director of Kosmos Tennis to dedicate himself to the new project. Albert Costa, currently the Davis Cup Finals Director, will also take on the role of Competition Director.