Mino Raiola, Football Agent of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, dies at 54 years of age

Source: Twitter

Football agent Mino Raiola has died at the age of 54 in an Italian hospital after battling illness for a long time now, his family said in a statement on Saturday (April 30).

Born in Italy, Raiola grew up in the Netherlands before becoming one of the most powerful agents in the world of football, with superstar clients including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba.

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— Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) April 30, 2022

"In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was," the statement published on Raiola's official Twitter account read.

"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."

One of the biggest deals overseen by Raiola was Pogba`s return to Manchester United from Juventus for a then world record fee of 89 millions pounds in 2016.

With Reuters input