The family of football super agent Mino Raiola has confirmed his death at 54.
The confirmation on his official Twitter account came two days after the family refuted media reports of his death.
The controversial agent represented players such as Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
No cause of death has been announced.
A statement confirming on Twitter reads: “In infinite sorrow we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent there 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 realized 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. 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.”