Paul Pogba has opened up about his time at Manchester United, having moved on once more to join Juventus this summer. In a press conference, the midfielder explained that his decision to sign for the Red Devils back in 2016 was "not a mistake."
Speaking about the events of his life at the time (via ESPN), the Frenchman said:
"I believe in destiny... All the choices I have made in my career, in my life, I've always been very happy with these choices, and that's life. Sometimes you make some choices that maybe do not really go as you want. But... I'm very happy [with] the years I spent at Manchester [United] because I grew a lot, I learnt a lot, I became a man when I was there."
He added:
"It was not a mistake -- not at all. I was very happy there but you never know what might happen. Maybe if I had won something different, maybe also the choices would have been different, but now I'm very happy to be here and I'm glad that I'm back here at Juventus."
Manchester United will, however, believe that signing Pogba was a poor piece of business, having lost him for the second time in his career. It is unlikely that the star will play at Old Trafford again, with the only winner in the deal being Juventus.
Former Manchester United star Pogba has now moved to Juventus
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has resigned for Italian giants Juventus on a free transfer this summer. The midfielder returns to the club after a disappointing six-year stint at United, where he joined for a world-record fee of £89 million in 2016.
The midfielder left Manchester United after failing to reach an agreement with the club on a new contract. He had to endure a topsy-turvy relationship with the fans as well.
The 29-year-old Frenchman played 232 games for the Red Devils, scoring 39 goals and providing 51 assists. He helped the club in winning the Europa League title and the Carabao Cup.
However, his performances were inconsistent for the Red Devils and his overall performance arguably didn't justify his record price. The midfielder will hope to rekindle his game back in Turin like he did earlier in his career. He also left the Red Devils for Juventus in 2012 on a free transfer.
The World Cup winner will hope to be imposing for the Turin giants in the months leading up to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. The Bianconeri will also hope that the Frenchman can lead them back to domestic dominance after an underwhelming last couple of seasons.
adamushuaibuanas
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All the best senior man❤️
coolbab22
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we always miss you Pogba 🙄🙄😆😆🤸
ChristianReis
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How he will say mistake?? Financially the best transfer for him!!!
fucadlorst
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fucadlorst
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Round everything gjk
Asiwaju241
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Having you in our team was a mistake , wasted that money for a Hollywood star … stop being a dog meat and focus on your new club
Tjake
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Nobody cares
Recbclmt
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u r the main problem in manchester United squad only hair style and shaving u know
Seaclnotuz
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Pogba is a clown. The club that made you! How funny some people can be.
habcelnor
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he should open hair salon
habcelnor
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you are the biggest mistake
hobcmst
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even sir Alex let you go because of your character 🤣🤣🤣 we will miss you , no more pog virus 🦟🦠🦟
Elimelech1990
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It was a great error from Manchester United to sign you self a big one of the century ,
Ineznik
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He is a World Cup winner, Paul Pogba. What success you're talking about? Support your club, but don't do personal attack to players. As professionals they face different situation in their career. We outsiders won't be able to understand that, so it would be better if we do not judge them.
the truth is always bitter there are many world cup winners benzema martial griezman verane kean but they don't brag around🙅♂️🙅♂️🙅♂️
PeunelMessi
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Before joining United Pogba was a woman 😃😃
titmopt
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playing Manchester it was just a story but playing Juve it is a confusing 😕 😂😂
Siddharth—-
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Overrated player
mupaiklmnu
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and you contribute nothing..United made mistake bringing you
dopbenptyz
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pogba need Jesus
pogba knows jesus modern you
Losdelmpru
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Man-united made mistake signing Pogba, But Pogba made good money
PasangDybala
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Erik ten Hag is worried about not appointing a good player to be a new Captain rather than Maguire because the British will fire him and now he has to please the British in order for him to stay longer at Manchester United as a Coach.
it's not about British. He needs to see who does a better job as a Captain. right now, Maguire can consider himself an interim captain. soon, he'll be stripped and will be sold
PasangDybala
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there's no regret in him but there's regret in bringing virus to the team. nothing will go your way when you go against your own parent club which raised you like a family and spending almost 100 m to bring you back home. I've never been disappointed the way Pogba disappointed me. Anyhow, we will wish you the best and will be forgotten in a while. i hope he keeps united outta his mouth
faseimnopr
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of course it was not a mistake, Pogba made lots of money for minimal work at United.!.
Tamcdeirsu
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one day u gonna regret it
vohelorz
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pogba need Jesus
Fuscdempr
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thank you for your time Pogba but we have moved on.
Rehaopstu
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I agree, we made a mistake to sign you.We won’t miss you.
adedefender
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The one really big mistake he made was releasing the POGMENTARY so early in his career. Even if he had grievances with his former employers or coaches, he still should have waited
Fik0907
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Erik ten Hag is worried about not appointing a good player to be a new Captain rather than Maguire because the British will fire him and now he has to please the British in order for him to stay longer at Manchester United as a Coach.
He only named Maguire as UTD captain, but he will not be in the first XI ABD regular starter either.
Papajoe1
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Erik ten Hag is worried about not appointing a good player to be a new Captain rather than Maguire because the British will fire him and now he has to please the British in order for him to stay longer at Manchester United as a Coach.
What Ten Hag has done is by far the smartest decision one could ever make in his position. Let the arm band remain with Maguire, if he fails again there will be no qualms about turning it to someone else. If Maguire performs, it will be a blessing but if he doesn't, and it's taken from him... No division in the dressing room. I actually favor De Gea but let's see what happens.
bukai26
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your so bragant luxarious irrespectful and once u have those qualities your nothing brother u will even fail at Juventus too change ur behavior fast success will follow u🔥🔥🔥
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He is a World Cup winner, Paul Pogba. What success you're talking about? Support your club, but don't do personal attack to players. As professionals they face different situation in their career. We outsiders won't be able to understand that, so it would be better if we do not judge them.
mopklrsy
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Was smart for his wallet lol
cabaeknosy
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Pogba no longer had a passion for the team he was just a bad influencer who could pollute the fellow players above all I wonder why Manchester United could even spending their resources trying to convince such a useless player like Paul Pogba.
Ineznik
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your so bragant luxarious irrespectful and once u have those qualities your nothing brother u will even fail at Juventus too change ur behavior fast success will follow u🔥🔥🔥
nacbeiprsy
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Erik ten Hag is worried about not appointing a good player to be a new Captain rather than Maguire because the British will fire him and now he has to please the British in order for him to stay longer at Manchester United as a Coach.
true true true
nacbeiprsy
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Pogba joined the list of "useless" players when he was at Man U
nacbeiprsy
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Manchester United is just a team on paper and not on the field. Ronaldo, Maguire, Fenarndez are players that can only play at Man U
nahadmtuz
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Erik ten Hag is worried about not appointing a good player to be a new Captain rather than Maguire because the British will fire him and now he has to please the British in order for him to stay longer at Manchester United as a Coach.
Sinaeilmry
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Good for good go we thank to Mr sir Alex Ferguson useless
Hazaksyz
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pogba mistake is not making man utd as his final destination, as before that he is rumored favouring real madrid over man utd. with his agent forcasting a move to madrid a few year after utd, but madrid never go for him at the end of his contract or while in the contract. so boom, had to go back to juventus with his salary deducted.
Kazamnpu
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no it was for the money not football the only reason you went to juventus was hoping you going to get more unfortunately they know a golddigger.you will probably move on in mayb 2years
daucdkotu
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still remembering t his era
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barcadogs_suck_pessi
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Pogba 🦠🦠🦠🦠
cithard
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still remembering t his era
bibaclmors
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you where a virus to man united
suwblpruyz
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Romero, Di Maria, Rojo also affected by man utd
Zedbeisuyz
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now i see the level of your mentality. is club i blamed to resign you back aboki Guinea
Willhen
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Man Utd paid Pogba £290,000 per week for his services yet Juventus paid him less than £150,000 per week. This piece of business means Man Utd is stupid to pay so much for a player that is half baked
Pancemptu
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you are mad man utd do mistake to sign you back
GaGa2022
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With that kind of ego,he will succeed there as well like before. Mark my word !