Former Italy international Antonio Cassano isn’t a fan of Paul Pogba or Mario Balotelli after claiming the pair, along with James Rodriguez, are overrated.
The 34-year-old believes the trio aren’t worth their price-tags, while also stating that the former duo have benefitted from having Mini Raiola as their agents.
“Is Pogba really worth €120 million? No not for me,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Rodriguez worth €80m? No.
“If he’s worth that, how much would [Andres] Iniesta have been worth at his age?
“As for Balotelli, I wish Mario the best and he’s doing well in France, but both he and Pogba have been lucky in life: they’re managed by a very good agent, Raiola.
“He’s given both of them incredible opportunities.”
Cassano also revealed his podium of top players, which includes a trio of Barcelona stars.
“[Lionel] Messi is the best,” he added. “Then there is Iniesta. Then Xavi, along with me.
“I’m still worthy of being on the podium at this time.”
Cassano remains without a club after seeing his Sampdoria contract terminated by mutual consent in January 2017.
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