Pogba becomes world's most expensive football player as he joins Man. Utd.
Wed Aug 10, 2016 02:41:pm Sports
3.9K By Buchi Obichie
Manchester United, have announced the signing of France Midfielder, Paul Pogba, from Juventus for a ground-breaking fee reported to be around 89 million Pounds.
This signing makes Pogba, 23, the most expensive football player of all time ahead of Real Madrid's Gareth Bale.
The English Premier League giants made the announcement via a statement on the clubs official website which read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Paul Pogba has completed his transfer from Italian club Juventus. Paul joins on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year."
Meanwhile, Pogba expressed delight to rejoin his former club and also expressed his eagerness to work with new manager, Jose Mourinho.
"I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with José Mourinho.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Juventus and have some fantastic memories of a great club with players that I count as friends. But I feel the time is right to go back to Old Trafford.
"I always enjoyed playing in front of the fans and can't wait to make my contribution to the team. This is the right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game." he said.
Pogba left United for Juventus in 2012 making 124 appearances and scoring 28 goals.
This signing makes Pogba, 23, the most expensive football player of all time ahead of Real Madrid's Gareth Bale.
The English Premier League giants made the announcement via a statement on the clubs official website which read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Paul Pogba has completed his transfer from Italian club Juventus. Paul joins on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year."
Meanwhile, Pogba expressed delight to rejoin his former club and also expressed his eagerness to work with new manager, Jose Mourinho.
"I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with José Mourinho.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Juventus and have some fantastic memories of a great club with players that I count as friends. But I feel the time is right to go back to Old Trafford.
"I always enjoyed playing in front of the fans and can't wait to make my contribution to the team. This is the right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game." he said.
Pogba left United for Juventus in 2012 making 124 appearances and scoring 28 goals.
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