Guess who’s back in Manchester United?!
Yes, it’s none other than Paul Pogba, who is now world’s most expensive footballer!
United signed the French midfielder for around 105 million euros ($116 million) four years after releasing him for virtually nothing.
Pogba has signed a five-year deal with an option for a further year, United announced early Tuesday as new manager Jose Mourinho continues to rebuild a team that is out of the Champions League this season.
“I feel like I’m home” said Pogba in his first interview with Manchester United. As a promising 19-year-old, Poga left the northern England club after his contract expired, having only made seven appearances as a substitute. He then joined Juventus, which reportedly had to pay 800,000 pounds (now around $1 million).
As “destiny” would have it, Pogba returns to United as one of the brightest young talents in the game after winning four successive Series A titles, and for a fee that eclipses the 101 million euros that Real Madrid spent to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013.
It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with José Mourinho.Paul Pogba, French Midfielder
Pogba is United’s fourth signing since Mourinho replaced Louis van Gaal as manager of the record 20-time English champions.
Paul is one of the best players in the world and will be a key part of the United team I want to build here for the future.José Mourinho, Manager, Manchester United FC
Praising the new addition to his club, he added:
He is young and will continue to improve. He has the chance to be at the heart of this club for the next decade and beyond.José Mourinho
(With AP inputs)
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