Paul Pogba walked back suggestions he was at Juventus “on holiday” by assuring “it is the most important club in my professional career.”
The French midfielder irritated Juve fans when stating Manchester United was “my house. When I left, I always knew that I would come back. It’s like I went on holiday and just came back.”
Today Pogba released a statement via his legal team to calm the waters.
Paul Pogba walked back suggestions he was at Juventus “on holiday” by assuring “it is the most important club in my professional career.”
The French midfielder irritated Juve fans when stating Manchester United was “my house. When I left, I always knew that I would come back. It’s like I went on holiday and just came back.”
Today Pogba released a statement via his legal team to calm the waters.
“Juventus is the most important club in my professional career thus far and has a special place in my heart. I don’t like that my words have been erroneously interpreted.
“I am very grateful and happy for the love, confidence and opportunities given to me by Juventus. They played a crucial role in making me the player I am today. I will forever be grateful to Juventus.
“The fans, club and city always made me feel at home, supported me and are fantastic. At the same time, Manchester is where I spent my childhood, it is my home, a club that has always had a special place in my heart.
“I will do my best to have success here, to make my club and fans proud of me and my dreams.”
This evening Pogba played for Manchester United in their 1-1 draw with Everton, leaving them in sixth place in the Premier League, 13 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.