Manchester United have confirmed that Paul Pogba will be leaving the club on a free transfer this summer.
Following his impressive performance for Juventus, Man United resigned Pogba for a club record fee of £90m in the summer of 2016, but he has largely found it difficult to show his best form for the 20-time English champions during his second spell at the club.
Pogba’s future has been the subject of much debate over the last couple of years, and he was linked with a move away last summer but remained at Old Trafford.
He ended the 2021-22 campaign with one goal and nine assists in 27 appearances for Man United, but was absent in the latter stages of the season due to a calf problem.
The midfielder’s final outing of the campaign came against Liverpool at Anfield on April 19, limping off the field inside the opening 10 minutes of what proved to be a 4-0 defeat for Ralf Rangnick’s side.
Man United have now confirmed that the Frenchman will be leaving the Red Devils on a free transfer for the second time in his career.
“The club can announce that Paul Pogba will leave Manchester United at the end of June, upon the expiry of his contract,” read a statement on the club’s official website.
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have continued to show interest in the midfielder, but Juventus are the favourites to re-sign him on a free transfer.
Pogba’s representatives have allegedly held positive talks with the Italian giants over a return to Juventus this summer.
The France international made 178 appearances during a successful spell with the Old Lady, winning four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia crowns.
Pogba leaves Man United having won the EFL Cup and Europa League, with both trophies coming during Jose Mourinho’s time at the club.
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