October 16th 2024.
Paul Pogba wants to make it clear that there are no hard feelings between him and his former manager at Manchester United, Jose Mourinho. Despite their tumultuous relationship, the midfielder insists that he still respects Mourinho and their time together at Old Trafford.
It's no secret that the two had their fair share of disagreements during their stint at United. In fact, Mourinho once got into a heated argument with Pogba in front of television cameras before a training session in 2018. And after his departure from the club, Mourinho revealed that there was also a disagreement with a player, widely believed to be Pogba, about a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce.
But despite all the ups and downs, the two managed to win both the Europa League and the Carabao Cup together. Pogba even compares their relationship to that of a "boyfriend and girlfriend," with constant break-ups and make-ups. He explains that it all started off great, with Mourinho being one of the main reasons why he returned to Manchester. But somewhere along the way, things took a turn for the worse.
Pogba admits that he doesn't know why their relationship turned into a "nightmare" and that he wasn't the one starting the fights. He also expresses his admiration for Mourinho and says that if he were to see him tomorrow, there would be a big hug. However, he acknowledges that they will eventually have to sit down and discuss their issues.
But it's not just his relationship with Mourinho that Pogba reflects on. He also opens up about his last season at United, admitting that he was not mentally there. He reveals that he had wanted to leave the club but was blocked by Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman. Pogba says that he was 27 at the time and didn't see the club going in the right direction, with teams like Manchester City and Liverpool being better and constantly improving.
In a separate interview, Pogba even expresses some regret over his decision to leave United during Sir Alex Ferguson's era. When asked about which top coach he would like to work with before the end of his career, he answers with a simple "Ferguson." He explains that he had the opportunity to work with him, but he was young and didn't fully appreciate it at the time.
Despite his past struggles at United, Pogba remains focused on his career and is determined to make the most out of his time at the club. He acknowledges that there have been ups and downs, but he is committed to being professional and giving his best on the field. And with his injuries now behind him, he is ready to move forward and make a positive impact at United.
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