Famous Italian-Dutch players agent Mino Raiola, who notably managed the interests of stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, has died at the age of 54, his family announced in Twitter on Saturday.
It is with endless sorrow that we announce the passing of the most caring and intelligent agent of the players ever.written by his relatives.
Mino fought to the end with the same strength he showed when he was at the negotiating table to defend his players.according to the press release.
Raiola’s family denied that on Thursday wrong informationsent by many Italian media, on the death of the agent, whose poor state of health had been known for several months.
The native of Nocera Inferiore, near Naples, announced on January 12 that he was spending medical tests that require anesthesiawithout saying more.
Raiola, who grew up in the Netherlands, has established himself as one of the most influential agents in the world, feared by clubs as much as his clients love him.
He remains famous for the outsized triple commission won for Pogba’s move in 2016 from Juventus Turin to Manchester United, which cost around 49 million euros, according to documents leaked to the press the following year.
ang SuperAgent also represented Chelsea Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, as well as two Italian internationals from Paris SG, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marco Verratti.
Mino Raiola, charismatic sports agent, passed away today due to an illness. The club, through its president, sends condolences to his family and loved ones.reacted to PSG on Twitter.
Source: Radio-Canada
