Paradigm Sports Acquires Abdi Sports Representation
September 1, 2020
Paradigm Sports has acquired Abdi Sports Representation (ASR) and launched a Global Soccer Division. ASR founder Soroosh Abdi will join Paradigm as Senior Vice President, bringing his portfolio of professional soccer players (including Jonathan Perez and Jozy Altidore) and deal-making experience to expand Paradigm's soccer capabilities.
- Buyers
- Paradigm Sports
- Targets
- Abdi Sports Representation (ASR)
- Sellers
- Soroosh Abdi
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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