Paul Pogba’s agent has revealed that Juve turned down two offers for the midfielder while calling his client ‘the most expensive player in the world’.
Speaking to Gr Parlamento, Mino Raiola said “Pogba is the most expensive player in the world,”
“The relationship with Juventus is fantastic. How can I argue with Pavel Nedved? Juventus are strong enough to keep him for a long time, and we’ve just renewed his contract until 2019. Of course it’s hard for calcio to keep a star like that, not for the club [Juve], but for the League [Serie A]. However, Paul is happy at Juventus and doesn’t want to leave the club.”
“Juventus rejected two big offers this summer.”
Pogba spoke after Juve’s win against Lazio at the weekend, reiterating his desire to continue his career with Juventus.
“This was my best game of the season and I hope to continue like this,” he told reporters after the game. I just want to learn and improve so that I can become the best one day.”
Pogba had been linked with a variety of clubs including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and even a return to Manchester United.
“Real Madrid are a great club, but I am very happy at Juve and want to continue these performances. I hope to stay here for a long time. It’s flattering to hear so much transfer speculation, but I play for Juve and I am happy to wear the Bianconeri jersey. Why did Manchester United let me go? You’d have to ask them. I was a free agent and I chose to come here, now I am happy. Everyone in the locker room treats me like a little brother and I kid around with everyone. Gigi Buffon told me something before kick-off that I cannot repeat in front of the cameras!”
Speaking to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the French midfielder discussed the recent changes in formation and the upcoming Champions League match against Malmo.
“Now we play much closer to the goal, it is much better for me. We attack with more men and we also counter-attack. We midfielders play behind the forwards, and it is also helpful for the guys up front. Compared to last year we are stronger, there is more quality, the team is better overall. Yes, in Rome we have seen the best Pogba, along with an extraordinary Juventus for its intensity and play.”
“We begin again to defeat to Malmo. We have no alternative. We must return from Sweden with three points. We know that in the Champions League we struggle a lot, there is something lacking. Against Olympiacos, though, I saw an important spirit – like this we can play for the Cup, even if we have to be more decisive in front of goal. We have a good team, we can go pretty far, but we always need concentration and continuity as demonstrated in Rome. I hope to score again, as long as it proves useful towards getting the three points, the rest does not interest me.”
I hope he never leaves. This team has so much warmth and respect for one another and it;s been the prefect environment for Pogba. Allegri has a lot of faith in him and the players mentor him in the right way. Those bigger clubs full of ego and individuals would only swallow him up. he;d be loved anywhere he went, but not as much as in Turin. This league needs to get so much stronger before we can start keeping talent here, For now, i’m so glad Paul is happy at Juve
So true, Pogba is such a talent, it would be a huge loss to see him leave. Plus at Juve there is a tradition for great French players, besides the obvious tradition for great Italians. It melts together beautifully and Pogba is an awesome addition to Juve
Unbelievable that Man Untd let him go ! Especially if you see their squad now…begging for a MC like him. Hope, we can build a bianconeri future on him. Did you see how he finished of those chances, the class was extraordinary! It’s a thrill watching Juve games when he playes. He always stands out with a move, a shot, a tackle, … he has everything! Sempre Juve!
But he’s not alone, Tevez is showing the real nature of a Juventino, I didn’t expect that when he arrived.
That’s so great about Juve, they always have players who I love. I don’t get on a high when I see Rooney, Van Persie, … to stay in the United sphere. (except Di Maria) But players like Tevez, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, I can name the whole squad … Love you Guys!!