“This could be Paul Pogba’s last game at Manchester Unitedfeared former England international Gary Neville on commentary for British television. Paul Pogba will have lived only ten minutes of his team’s nightmare on the lawn of Anfield, during the 30th day of the Premier League. La Pioche was forced out after feeling pain in his calf. His team was then already trailing 1-0 after only five minutes of play against Liverpool. I don’t think he will be ready for the next two games.” said his trainer Ralf Rangnick. Pogba will miss the two clashes that are looming: Saturday against Arsenal and next Thursday against Chelsea. The French thus completes a complicated season, but also in all likelihood his six years spent with the Red Devils. At the end of the contract next June, the former Turinese had a mixed season with 20 games played for one goal. The multiple tensions within the Mancunian locker room as well as the disappointing results of the club in recent years convinced Pogba to leave the club.
A fracture that has also widened with United supporters, some of whom are demanding the player’s departure. Pogba’s exit was accompanied by boos and whistles which are sparing no one at Manchester United at the moment. Last Saturday against Norwich, Cristiano Ronaldo received the same treatment at the start of the match before responding with a hat-trick and giving the Red Devils victory.
This second stint at Old Trafford will have been rather bland for the French international (91 selections), transferred in 2016 to Manchester for 105 million euros. On his Mancunian record, the player has only won a League Cup and the Europa League obtained the same year in 2017. In the Champions League, with United he will not have done better than a quarter-final lost to Barcelona in 2019.” Whether it’s with Manchester United or at another club, I want to win trophies. confided the player to Figaro.
From now on, the future of Paul Pogba seems to be written far from Manchester, he who would refuse any extension of contract. Paris Saint Germain would have made it their priority for the summer transfer window, after courting the player last year. The future champion of France could take advantage of the end of Pogba’s contract to sign him for free this summer. Other clubs have expressed interest in attracting the 2018 world champion. According to Sky Sports, Real Madrid and Juventus Turin have started discussions with the player’s entourage.