Published 14:45 IST, December 8th 2020
Is Paul Pogba leaving Man United? Mino Raiola's comments spark anger among fans, pundits
Is Paul Pogba leaving Man United? Fans and pundits have expressed their anger at Mino Raiola's comments who revealed that the Frenchman wants out.
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Paul Pogba's time in Manchester is reportedly coming to an end after nt Mi Raiola claimed that French international as unhappy at Old Trafford. While comments by Mi Raiola on Pogba transfer will hardly rattle Red Devils supporters, timing of it has irked fans and Man United hierarchy. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side is all set to face RB Leipzig in a do-or-die Champions League clash on Tuesday, with qualification for kckout sts on line for both teams.
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Is Paul Pogba leaving Man United? Pogba nt comments spark transfer rumours
Ever since rejoining Manchester United for a reported world record £93.2m fee in summer of 2016, Paul Pogba has failed to live up to his billing and has constantly flirted with a move away from England. 2018 World Cup winner has revealed his desire to play under idol Zinedine Zidane at Real Mrid, but Los Blancos have crunched ir budgets in summer due to coronavirus pandemic. LaLiga champions drastically reduced ir w bill by offloing several players, but are yet to reach a position where y can dish out money for Pogba.
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same is case for rivals Barcelona, who were on verge of bankruptcy before players agreed for a w cut. Juventus, where Pogba spent four seasons before returning to Old Trafford, is also mooted as a possible destination. However, Biaconeri alrey have ir finances stretched with Cristia Ronaldo on ir books and it would be difficult for Old Ly to accommodate Man United midfielder in ir budget. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also have Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr filling up star player slots, though that could change in coming months with rumours linking both with an exit.
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Pogba will enter final year of his contract at end of current season and Manchester United have three windows to get a fee for ir record signing. Fortunately for Red Devils, Frenchman is t a key part of ir squ, and his exit presets an option to raise funds and strengn or areas of squ after arrival of creative outlets in Bru Fernandes and Donny van de Beek. situation could be much likened to Liverpool's sale of Phillipe Coutinho, with Jurgen Klopp alrey having his front trio rey and fitting before shipping Brazilian off to Barcelona.
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Is Paul Pogba leaving Man United? Fans, pundits react to Pogba nt comments
Manchester United fans were livid with Mi Raiola's comments and especially with timing of it ahe of Red Devils' trip to Leipzig. Man United supporters went as far as wanting Pogba moved out to reserves, a treatment afforded by Arsenal to Mesut Ozil. fans were keen to point out that Bru Fernandes has me more impact for Red Devils over Pogba, despite three years after Frenchman. Liverpool legend and pundit Jamie Carragher blasted 2018 World Cup winner, calling him most overrated player he h ever seen.
(Im Courtesy: Paul Pogba Instagram)
14:45 IST, December 8th 2020