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‘Won’t be ready for Raiola’: Some Chelsea fans frustrated as player’s agent speaks out

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Plenty of Chelsea supporters on social media had come to the end of their tether following the latest remarks from Jorginho’s representative.

Joao Santos has become infamous for his public remarks about Jorginho, mainly teasing the public with transfer rumours or contract issues.

His latest omission, as reported by Il Mattino, included valuing the midfielder at €50m (£42m) and claiming he’d received several offers from different clubs.

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This is just another day in the life of Santos, a repeated trick Blues fans had become fed up with.

However, they thought this would be nothing compared to the potential hazards that come alongside dealing with Mino Raiola, agent of Erling Haaland.

Here’s how they reacted on Twitter:

Agents, not angels

It’s not surprising Santos is suddenly speaking about Jorginho again.

The 29-year-old has just guided Italy into a European Championship final, having already won the Champions League with Chelsea.

However, if people thought Santos was difficult, he is light-work in comparison to Raiola.

The super negotiator, a football entrepreneur, a man who always gets the best deal for his client.

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Chelsea are currently in the process of working with the Italian as they try and land Haaland’s expensive signature.

Nothing concrete has been confirmed, despite this particular saga stretching on for what feels like a millennium.

Raiola knows he can squeeze any figure he wants out of the Blues; such is their desperation to sign the Norwegian striker.

As the summer window gradually closes shut, Chelsea will need to step up their interest if they are to sign Haaland before next season.

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