The agent of Ricardo Rodriguez has jumped to the defence of the AC Muilan fullback.

The Switzerland defender, who has been linked with Everton, has been the subject of online abuse from Rossonero fans as the team has struggled this season.

Agent Gianluca Di Domenico made his feelings known, posting: "A great man and a great champion! Those who know you respect you, do not care for those who do not respect you without knowing you.

"The statistics speak for you: 40 career goals, 2 World Cups, 1 European, 70 games with the Swiss national team, presences in the Champions League and Europa League. In Germany 150 Bundesliga games, in Milan you have always been a true professional available to the team, never a comma out of place.

"You don't deserve any insults, because you've always been correct and you've always given everything for Milan!"