Paul Pogba Reveals Three Problems He Faced at Man United After Sealing Juventus Return

Paul Pogba Reveals Three Problems He Faced at Man United After Sealing Juventus Return

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • New Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has finally detailed the challenges he faced during his stay with Man United
  • Pogba endured a frustrating spell during his six-year stint with the Red Devils before his exit this summer
  • The midfielder blamed injuries among the three things that he believes negatively impacted his form at Old Trafford

Paul Pogba has finally opened up about his six-year tumultuous spell with Manchester United.

The French midfielder brought to an end his long stay with United at the end of last season after he failed to get a contract renewal.

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Juventus player Paul Pogba during his unveiling at Allianz Stadium. Photo by Daniele Badolato.
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According to The Sun, Pogba re-signed for the Red Devils in 2016 under the then manager, Jose Mourinho, hoping to impact a United side that had struggled post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

The France international's return to the Premier League came when he had established himself as one of the best creative midfielders in the world.

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However, he endured another frustrating stint at the Theatre of Dreams and often came under immense criticism from fans and pundits due to his underwhelming performance.

Paul Pogba defends his disappointing second spell at Man United

But while taking stock of his time at United, Pogba noted that three outstanding things made him struggle.

According to the French star, injuries, change of managers and playing positions negatively impacted his stay at Old Trafford.

“I had many problems in Manchester like injuries, different managers (five) and positions on the pitch," Pogba said as quoted by SunSport.

Speaking on his decision to rejoin Juventus, the World Cup winner revealed a return to Turin was a no-brainer for him.

"I’ve received many bids but my heart said Juventus: I only wanted this comeback," he declared.

Paul Pogba refuses to sign Man United shirt

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paul Pogba risks the wrath of Manchester United supporters after he declined to sign the club's shirt in Turin.

Jubilant fans mobbed him on his return, with the midfielder spending some time signing autographs as he interacted with the supporters.

However, the Frenchman refused to sign a Red Devils shirt as he hopes to put behind his Old Trafford misery.

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