Football agent Mino Raiola has died at the age of 54 after a short illness, his family have confirmed. The Italian represented the likes of Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and Matthijs De Ligt and was renowned for being one of the toughest negotiators in the game.
"In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing Football Agent that ever was," his family wrote in a statement released on Raiola's official Twitter account. "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.
