RIP Mino Raiola

"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."The statement added: "Mino's mission of making football a better place for players will continue with the same passion."We thank everybody for the huge amount of support received during these difficult times and ask for respect to the privacy of family and friends in this moment of grief."

Norway striker Haaland, one of Raiola's most coveted clients, is close to agreeing a move to Manchester City.Raiola, who also represented Italy internationals Mario Balotelli and Gianluigi Donnarumma and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, was a controversial and influential figure in world football.