Paul Pogba agreed to join Real Madrid before Man United came calling in 2016

Paul Pogba reportedly agreed to a deal with Real Madrid before Man United made use of social media to persuade him back in 2016. player has been frequently linked with a move to Real Madrid or a return to his former club Juventus amid frequent conflicts with club manr. However, according to reports, Real Madrid were close to bringing French midfielder to Bernabeu back in 2016.

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Paul Pogba transfer: Midfielder wanted to join Real Madrid

While speaking to Athletic's Man United podcast, journalist Andy Mitten opened on Paul Pogba's move to Man United. He revealed that Spanish giants Barcelona were interested in signing him, but pulled back after hefty price tag attached by Juventus. He furr claimed that Pogba wanted to join Real Madrid and even met club hierarchy, with a deal almost completed. 

Paul Pogba transfer: Man United warned former Juventus man

However, it was Man United who had last laugh in Paul Pogba transfer. Mitten revealed that Man United spoke to midfielder and alerted him that he would be fourth or fifth man at Santiago Bernabeu amid presence of likes of Cristia Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and or superstars. Man United believed y could assure him a starring role, one which he would find difficult at Real Madrid.

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Paul Pogba transfer: Man United convince superstar to ditch Real Madrid

Man United informed Paul Pogba he had chance to become main man at Old Trafford. club showed him social media interactions when he was linked with a move to Man United as compared to links with Real Madrid. This argument was eugh for France international to chose Red Devils over Los Blancos. 

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Paul Pogba transfer: Paul Pogba net worth stands at $80 million

Amid frequent links with Real Madrid, Paul Pogba net worth stands at $80 million, according to WealthyPersons. player has been linked with a move to Spanish capital once again. His nt Mi Raiola claimed last month that he is planning to take one of his clients to Real Madrid next season. 

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