Andrea Pirlo has spoken out over the recent rumours linking Paul Pogba to the Premier League and told United to leave Pogba alone despite reports of a monster bid of £70 million. Pogba has also been linked with Chelsea and European champions Real Madrid.
Pirlo chas claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in charge of United at the time, made a mistake in letting Pogba go for free three years ago.
‘For whatever reasons they chose not to give him a chance – and that is a mistake they will have to live with now,’ Pirlo said. ‘I can’t see that he (Pogba) will ever return to Manchester United.’
There is no doubt that Pogba is one of the most talented youngsters in Europe at the moment and that is why many of the elite clubs are after his signature. Pirlo claims to have spotted the Frenchman’s talent within weeks of training with Pogba.
‘When he first joined us in training at Juventus we knew there was something about him – and in just two years he has become one of the best players in the world,’ he added.
‘Of course he is going to have options – he knows that. You can’t play at the level he is and not attract attention – but he also knows that at Juventus he is already at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
‘I have spoken with him, and told him if he carries on working hard and makes the right decisions – there is no limit to what he can achieve.’
Written by Connor Breen
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