Mino Raiola hits back at Lineker after suggesting Pogba is overrated

Paul Pogba’s agent has hit back at Gary Lineker after the former England striker suggested that the midfielder is the most overrated player in the world.

The Juventus star was tipped to be one of the standout performers at Euro 2016 before the tournament began but has so far struggled to impress for France.

But Mino Raiola claims Pogba is underrated, and believes Michy Batshuayi’s €40 million move to Chelsea will only increase the 23-year-old’s valuation.

“When someone is paid to talk about something, that doesn’t mean he knows what he’s talking about. Lineker is one of those,” Raiola told Rai Sport.

“Considering the qualities Paul has and the prices I see around Europe, I think Paul is underrated.

“How much is Pogba worth? The maximum amount a club is prepared to pay for him.

“Just look at a player who is on the bench of Belgium and Marseille, but is being sold for €40 million [Batshuayi to Chelsea].

“When Gary Lineker talks about Pogba, he hasn’t the slightest idea what he’s talking about. 

“I remember he said if Claudio Ranieri won the Premier League title with Leicester City, he’d present his show in his underpants. That tells you everything.”