The agent of Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, Mino Raiola, died aged 54.
Football super agent Mino Raiola has passed away today.
Raiola was one of the biggest players in European football, managing the likes of Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba amongst others. His twitter account confirmed the news citing a fight against an unidentified illness. There had previously been reports of Raiola's death earlier this week that the twitter account refuted.
— Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) April 30, 2022
Raiola was 54 years of age.
The official statement reads:
"In infinite sorrow we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was.
"Mino fought until the end with the same strength he put on negotiation tables to defend our players. As usual, Mino made us proud and never realized it.
"Mino touched so many lives through his work and wrote a new chapter in the history of modern football. His presence will forever be missed.
"Mino's mission of making football a better place for players will continue with the same passion.
"We thank everybody for the huge amount of support received during these difficult times and ask for respect for the privacy of family and friends in this moment of grief.
"The Raiola family."
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