High-profile football super-agent, Mino Raiola, representing some of the game's biggest names, from Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Matthijs de Ligt to Gianluigi Donnarumma has been reported dead according to his family who issued a statement on Saturday.
The 54-year-old had been hospitalised in Milan where he underwent surgery for an undisclosed illness, was initially declared dead on Thursday but he refuted the claim when he took to Twitter and wrote "Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to resuscitate."
Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to ressuscitate.
— Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) April 28, 2022
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.”
Some Of Raiola's Clients
Erling Haaland
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paul Pogba
Ryan Gravenberch
Matthijs de Ligt
Mario Balotelli
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Marco Verratti
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Alessio Romagnoli
Denzel Dumfries
Donyell Malen
Moise Kean
Stefan de Vrij
