Ex-ManUtd Used ChatGPT To Sign: “My Best Agent”

Demetri Mitchell, former Manchester United youth player, has surprised the football world by revealing an unusual strategy in his recent transfer to Leyton Orient. The footballer, known for his time at clubs like Hearts, Blackpool, Hibernian and Exeter City, decided to forgo a traditional agent and opted for an unconventional tool: artificial intelligence ChatGPT.

ChatGPT: The Agent of the Future

Mitchell, who arrived at Orient on a free transfer, confessed to having used ChatGPT to negotiate the terms of his contract. According to his statements, the software became his “best agent to date”.

I was wondering how to negotiate a deal and what to say in it.

Demetri Mitchell

The player explained that ChatGPT provided guidance on how to approach the negotiation, considering factors such as the cost of living in London and the needs of his family. Additionally, Mitchell took advantage of the absence of an agent to obtain a larger sum as a signing bonus, arguing that an agent’s fees could have been absorbed by the difference in the agreement.

Criticism of Traditional Agents

Mitchell also took the opportunity to criticize the agent system in football, pointing out the limited options available to players in lower leagues.

• Agents working for agencies and only seeking a salary.
• Agents from large agencies focused on young prospects.
• Independent agents who prioritize financial gain.

The footballer, with experience in England’s youth teams and in Jamaica’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Gold Cup, has played eight matches for Leyton Orient this season, although he has not yet scored his first goal for the club.