Mino Raiola death: Football agent Mino Raiola passes away – Mino Raiola, the most recognisable football agent in the world, has died at the age of 54. Fake reports claimed Raiola had died following an illness, and the Italian was forced to confirm via social media that he was in fact still alive. A statement released via his official Twitter account confirmed he has now sadly passed away. Follow live football updates on InsideSport.IN
Mino Raiola death: Football ‘SUPER AGENT’ Mino Raiola passes away at the age of 54 after prolonged illness, Confirmed by family – Check out OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Football agent Mino Raiola has died https://t.co/mUhdy42Ov8 pic.twitter.com/3XAFesOYoG
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Mino Raiola death: SUPER AGENT Mino Raiola passes away after prolonged illness
Regarded as a ‘super agent’ in the world of football, Raiola represented some of the biggest names in the sport from Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Matthijs de Ligt and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
He was also the agent of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, 21, who is one of the most in-demand players in world football and is on the cusp of a move to Manchester City.
A statement from his family read: “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 realised 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.” Raiola was born in Italy but moved to the Netherlands as a child.
He began working as an agent in the late 1980s, with his first major deal being the transfer of Pavel Nedved from Sparta Prague to Lazio in 1996.
One of the biggest deals overseen by Raiola was Pogba’s return to Manchester United from Juventus for €105 million (£87.4 million) in 2016.
Mino Raiola death: Football ‘SUPER AGENT’ Mino Raiola passes away at the age of 54 after prolonged illness, Confirmed by family – Check out OFFICIAL STATEMENT
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