Manchester United fans will be shocked to hear Paul Pogba talk about responsibility as it is something he didn’t have in his locker at Old Trafford.
Paul Pogba joined Juventus from Manchester United in the summer, and he’s took some time away from his injury recovery to reflect on his second stint in England.
The 29-year-old left United on a free transfer for the second time this summer after turning down a contract proposal at the club. And, with or without hindsight, I think the fans are happy he moved back to Turin.
This was a player who returned to the club for a then-world record transfer fee of £89 million in 2016. The six years that followed were underwhelming. Pogba was largely inconsistent, and he would often make it clear that he preferred playing for France.
Speaking to GQ Magazine (as cited by Gazzetta), Pogba said: “I can promise that I will work hard to get back on the pitch as soon as possible to help the team gain the victories we deserve. I like to face challenges with a smile in life and football.
“My love for this sport motivates me to give my best every day. I am accustomed to handling rumours, having begun my career early. My heart made a choice, it was the right moment to return [Juventus]. The last three years in Manchester did not go as I wanted.
“This is no secret. I was affected by injuries. A return to Juventus was a great challenge for the club and me. I learned a lot at Manchester United and now I am a different player. I must take more responsibility.
“During my first spell, there were many experienced players here, [Andrea] Pirlo, [Gianluigi] Buffon, [Giorgio] Chiellini. Now I’ve become like them and it’s up to me to achieve the same results for Juventus.”
It’s a bit late for this, no?
Pogba never wanted to take responsibility at United but now, all of a sudden, he thinks it’s time to change.
The Frenchman has a lot to do to prove his critics wrong.
