Paul Pogba Discloses Where His Problems With Former Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho Began

Paul Pogba Discloses Where His Problems With Former Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho Began

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Departing Manchester United star Paul Pogba has explained that an injury he got in 2017 fractured his relationship with his former manager Jose Mourinho
  • Pogba explained in his new documentary, the Pogmentary, that Mourinho complained of the French star taking some time off
  • The 29-year-old also revealed it was the first time that he was having an issue with his head coach

Paul Pogba has opened up on where his issues with Jose Mourinho originated from. The two enjoyed an on and off relationship, with Mourinho criticizing Pogba at times.

Pogba, who will be a free agent at the end of this month, worked with Mourinho at Manchester United. The two may have won two trophies together, but it wasn't always a rosy affair.

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Paul Pogba talks with Jose Mourinho on the sidelines during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in 2018. Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd.
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In Pogba's new documentary, as quoted by 90 minutes, Pogba explains that he suffered a nasty thigh injury that he had to fly to Miami for his rehabilitation.

It started when I got injured. I said I was going to Miami to do rehabilitation. A paparazzi took a photo of Zulay(Pogba's partner) and me.
Jose sent the picture to Mino Raiola. I didn’t like that at all. He said he’s on holiday when we are working like b*astards.

I told Mourinho, 'are you serious? I’m injured. I train three times a day here. Who do you think I am?
It was new to me to have an issue with my coach.

Paul Pogba rejected Manchester United's new contract calling it 'nothing'

Sports Brief had also earlier reported that footage had emerged of Paul Pogba calling a £300k-a-week offer from Manchester United “Nothing” while cruising in his Rolls Royce in Miami.

The French midfielder has officially left Manchester United after his contract ran out, with reports indicating he has agreed on a return to Juventus, where he enjoyed a purple patch in his career.

This is the second time Pogba has been allowed to walk away from Old Trafford for free, having done so once again back in 2012 under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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