Manchester United’s Paul Pogba’s misery will continue throughout June as the 13-time Premier League champions deliver another € 1 million payroll package to the French international before his contract expires. end of month. United have confirmed that Pogba will request time for his career at Old Trafford this summer.
The Red Devils paid the club a record £ 89 million to sign Pogba for the second time in 2016, four years after leaving for free to sign for Juventus. And there was a lot of excitement at Old Trafford as the club got a player who was considered one of the best midfielders in the world.
For the past six years, Pogba has shown interviews of his genius. But he has been disappointed for much of his United career and has been criticized by a number of experts for his uninspiring performances.
After being sent off against Liverpool in the Premier League last October, the 29-year-old started just nine top-flight games for his current employers. The Red Devils’ FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Middlesbrough began in early February, but he was only able to secure a place on the bench for the return leg of the crucial round of 16 tie. of Champions of its equipment with the Athletic one of Madrid when the United was. removed from competition in March.
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“It was a discreet end to United’s career that had brought so many individual moments, so many precious goals, assists and skills,” United wrote in a statement on Wednesday announcing the departure of the hugely successful star. who has received a tip to join Paris Saint-Germain or return to Juventus.
“But that a boy who joined the academy at the age of 16 has made more than 200 appearances at United and lifted the Youth Cup, along with two important silver pieces, not to mention the World Cup internationally, it is something to be applauded and celebrated.
“The whole club would like to congratulate Paul on his successful career and thank him for his contributions to Manchester United. We wish him all the best for the next steps on an extraordinary journey.”
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