Mino Raiola is no longer an obstacle for Madrid

That Raiola's relationship with Florentino Pérez is not the best possible is an open secret in the world of soccer. The president of Real Madrid is not in favor of negotiating methods, always tough and aggressive, of one of them now fashion representatives of Spanish football. Both collided, fundamentally, in the summer of 2016, just when Madrid was testing the signing of Pogba at Zidane's request. Raiola's high claims, who shot his commission, were one of the causes of the operation not being carried out. But the agent, as AS knew then, He was also very upset because he understood that the president of Madrid had not thrown the rest for his player … And it did not cover, Madrid, the salary claims of the midfielder.

But four years have passed and, as the saying goes, Mr money is a powerful gentleman. The relationship between Florentino and Raiola remains tense, but at least the communication between the agent and Real Madrid yes it is fluid because between Raiola and José Ángel Sánchez the bond itself is extraordinary. “But that doesn't mean they always agree.” A source very close to both tells this newspaper. Areola's stay in the white squad, also represented by Raiola, has served, they tell us, also to improve that relationship.

There are two players who depend on Raiola and who can be fundamental for Real Madrid's short-term future. The first and most important is Haaland, The 19-year-old Norwegian forward has been uncovered at 19 after signing for Borussia and, at the moment, if he does not change his contract, It has a cancellation clause of 75 million euros from the winter market of 2020-21. The other is Pogba, this, more Zidane's personal wish. United wants to renew him but the footballer prefers to change his air. A great opportunity.

Today it is better that the relationship with Raiola flow. The representatives are gaining more and more strength in the world of soccer and the Italian agent is part of the shortlist that dominates the soccer business together with Barnett and JOrge Mendes. In addition to Pogba Y Haaland, Raiola leads players like Donnarumma, Balotelli, Ibrahimovic, Mkhytariam, Justin Kluivert, Irving Lozano, Manolas, Romagnoli, Insigne or Verratti.