Published 10:44 IST, December 12th 2020
Paul Pogba's pressure and fear of losing client forced Mino Raiola to make exit comments
Man United midfielder Paul Pogba had been pressuring his agent Mino Raiola to speak out against the club publicly, while also expecting him to find a new club.
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been at centre of storm following comments from his nt Mi Raiola. France international has been struggling for fine form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, often moving in and out of starting line up. Amid his struggling form, Raiola’s comments that his client needs a new team next season wasn’t surprising though. But a recent revelation suggests nt was under pressure from Pogba to come out in open against Old Trafford outfit.
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Mi Raiola's comments reignite Paul Pogba transfer talks
Raiola reignited Pogba transfer talks during an interview with Tuttosport. super-nt hinted that 2018 World Cup winner’s time at Old Trafford was over and he needed a new team next season. “Pogba is unhappy at Man United and is finding it extremely difficult to express himself on field”, said Raiola.
Pogba sees off his contract with Red Devils in June 2022. Originally, it was supposed to expire at end of current season, but Man United triggered one-year extension clause in his contract. And Raiola insisted it would be in best of interest for both parties to agree to a mutual exit next summer, or else club will have to let player leave on a free transfer in 2022.
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Is Pogba leaving Man United next summer?
w, a report by SPORT BILD sheds light on Raiola’s open defiance against Man United. report claims that Italian super-nt was under extreme pressure from 27-year-old to speak out against club publicly. Besides, player has also asked his nt to find a new club for him or he might end up losing cliental relationship.
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Pogba has been linked with several top European clubs, including likes of Real Mrid and Juventus. Los Blancos President Florenti Perez would t want to sanction a high-money move for Frenchman next summer despite Zinedine Zidane’s insistence. Besides, a return to Juventus is t being ruled out.
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Pogba to Juventus talks intensify
And Raiola has confirmed possibility of a move which could see Pogba to Juventus materialise. His unhappiness at Old Trafford apart from prospect of playing alongside Cristia Ronaldo might play a key role in convincing Pogba to ensure his return next summer.
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Im courtesy: Paul Pogba Instagram
10:43 IST, December 12th 2020