Juventus director Beppe Marotta insists it’s “normal” that Mino Raiola made millions on the Paul Pogba deal. “Agents are now intermediaries.”
It’s reported Raiola pocketed over €25m from the transfer to Manchester United, which cost €105m plus another €5m in bonuses.
“We are talking about a deal that was worth over €100m, so it’s normal that those who contributed to the conclusion of the operation should get an important economic return,” Marotta told the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
Juventus director Beppe Marotta insists it’s “normal” that Mino Raiola made millions on the Paul Pogba deal. “Agents are now intermediaries.”
It’s reported Raiola pocketed over €25m from the transfer to Manchester United, which cost €105m plus another €5m in bonuses.
“We are talking about a deal that was worth over €100m, so it’s normal that those who contributed to the conclusion of the operation should get an important economic return,” Marotta told the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
“The role of the agent has changed now and become an intermediary who works on behalf of the club. He proposes offers and conducts negotiations.
“In turn, the position of director of sport has been reduced to mere scouting.”
However, Marotta is not impressed by family members becoming agents, including Inter striker Mauro Icardi’s wife, Wanda Nara.
“Relatives can take on the mantle of agent, such as Wanda Nara with Icardi, but these are often make-shift agents without real legal or economic notions.”