"Mercato" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the global industry of today's football world, worth billions of lira. The story revolves around a football agent named Driss, who is struggling to cope with his mounting debts and business. Most of Driss's businesses are collapsing, and with only seven days left until the end of the transfer market (mercato), he needs to make a deal to save his life. The film portrays the complex relationships and negotiation processes between managers, agents, and players beyond the bright fields of football. Driss's survival struggle confronts the audience with the lesser-known and often overlooked aspects of the football world. The film grabs the audience's attention with its realistic screenplay and impressive acting, while exposing the ruthless competition in the football sector and the fact that individual interests often override the spirit of the sport. The filming of Mercato largely took place in various football stadiums in Europe and in agency offices.
