The world of football mourns the death of super-agent Mino Raiola.
Raiola died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan following an illness. The family has confirmed the passing of the super-agent through his official Twitter account. Earlier this week, there had been unconfirmed reports that he had died.
Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, Gigio Donnarumma and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were the most popular names on his clients’ list.
Several personalities in the world of football and some of his clients have reacted to the tragic news on social media, posting pictures with him and writing messages for one of the men who has changed football in the last two decades.
The best❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nvo4JEzQn0
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) April 30, 2022
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli was among the first to express his condolences following the confirmation of Raiola’s death. The same did Milan and Inter with official statements on their social media. Former Roma winger Justin Kluivert shared a few pictures in his Instagram stories to pay tribute to his former agent.
Here’s how the world of football is paying tribute to Mino Raiola.
FC Internazionale Milano would like to express its sympathy to the family of Mino Raiola following his passing. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones and friends at this difficult time.
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 30, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Raiola family and all the friends of Mino for their tragic loss.
AC Milan si stringe attorno alla famiglia di Mino Raiola e alle persone a lui care nel giorno della sua scomparsa. pic.twitter.com/f1iteEXxN6
— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 30, 2022
don’t take the piss in paradise, they know the truth… tvb Mino
— Andrea Agnelli (@andagn) April 30, 2022
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De Laurentiis: “Raiola’s death saddens me and everyone at Napoli. The most sincere condolences and our sympathy to the family.”
La notizia della scomparsa di Mino Raiola addolora me e tutto il Napoli. Le più sentite e sincere condoglianze e la nostra vicinanza alla sua famiglia #ADL
— AurelioDeLaurentiis (@ADeLaurentiis) April 30, 2022
Marco Verratti, who for a while was under Raiola’s care, posted this tribute on Instagram.
Mino Raiola, charismatic sports agent, passed away today following an illness.
The club, through its President, sends its condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) April 30, 2022
Former Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani paid tribute to Raiola after their many deals together.
“He was a dear friend, a great football agent, an innovator in his sector and always fair in negotiations. Rest in peace.”