Pogba's agent, Raiola, condemns attack on Woodward's house

Paul Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, has openly condemned the mob attack on Ed Woodward's house

Angry fans were recorded on video last night when they attacked the Cheshire home of the Manchester United's executive vice-chairman.

Raiola, who many thought to be in bad terms with Woodward, has cleared the air by stating that he maintains a "good" and "professional" relationship with him.

He added that they may have their differences concerning transfers but on the attack, he throws his full weight behind Woodward.

Raiola, who is also the agent of former United target, Erling Haaland, has had multiple disagreements with Woodward over United's decisions in the transfer market but he believes that the events has crossed the line of what is acceptable.

United vowed to ban for life any supporters who were involved in the attack on Woodward's property if they are found guilty of a criminal offence or trespassing. [AS]

He said, "What happened last night is not normal." Fortunately, Woodward and his family were not present at home during the attack and Raiola has called for an immediate end to such protests, however frustrated the fans may be.

"If anyone has used me as a reason to create any anger towards Ed, they are totally in the wrong because my relationship with Ed is good, it is professional, and we don't always need to agree but that's normal," Raiola said in an interview with The Athletic.

"What happened last night is not normal. It is violence and I condemn any type of violence.

"These guys are morons and this is criminal behaviour. These people need to be locked up and re-educated. This cannot be part of sport. This is sport. This is not a question of life and death, it is entertainment.

"Do you think people attack the house of Brad Pitt if he makes a bad movie? Or does Quentin Tarantino get death threats because his film was not good? There is no reason or excuse, none whatsoever for this and Ed Woodward has my full support and solidarity.

"Are we totally crazy? Football is not that important in life," he stated. Raiola recently branded United "out of touch with reality" and has previously been criticised for making public comments about Pogba's potential future away from Old Trafford.

United went on to lose Halaand to Borussia Dortmund for €22.5 after failing to reach an agreement with Raiola.

But the Italian added: "I am with Ed Woodward – I'm on his side in this. I disapprove of violence against players, trainers, supporters, anyone and especially this kind of violence and harassment.

"This cannot be happening to a man – going to his private house and menacing him and his family. Are we totally crazy? Football is not that important in life.

"We have to condemn it. There is no place for violence inside or outside the stadium, and especially when it involves your house and your family. This is inadmissible."

Manchester United face Manchester City at the Etihad later on Wednesday for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal and fans will be hoping the team can overturn a 3-1 deficit as they attempt to reach the final. d the agreement of personal terms with the midfielder.