Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United is reportedly in doubt once again after a fresh bust-up with Jose Mourinho.
The pair’s relationship is believed to have hit a new low after Mourinho warned the World Cup winner not to discuss his problems with the media, according to The Sun .
Pogba, who captained the side and scored the opening goal from the penalty spot, said: “There are things I can say and there are things that I cannot say, otherwise I will get fine.”
Mourinho is believed to have told Pogba: “If you wish to leave Manchester, again, all you have to do is ask for a transfer.” Pogba left United in 2012 before returning two years ago in a then-world record £89million move. Barcelona are interested in signing the 25-year-old but have admitted they are unlikely to do so this summer.
Before the game against the Foxes, Pogba had been training with the team for three days. He also wore the captain’s armband in this game. Mourinho thought it was enough to express his trust in the players. But after the game, when asked if he was happy at the club, Bogba said: “I can’t say something, or I will be fined.”
As a result, tension between the two sides was created. Mourinho thought that this came from Pogba’s agent Raiola, and he and Pogba had no problems on the training ground. During the summer break, Mourinho said that the World Cup is the most suitable place for Pogba, because he is “completely isolated from the outside world”, and now Pogba’s agent Raiola is his main consideration.
Mourinho showed a lot of positivity after the Leicester game. This is his last year of the three year contract he signed at the club. His future definitely depends on the results of this season. Not just United’s career but also his further career will be affected if he is not able to deliver the goods this season.
He will also have to show faith in his current squad and play some attractive brand of football to bring the board and the fans on his side who are not currently backing him up. He looked happy and positive after the first game. Will this positivity last throughout the season or is this just short term. And whether Pogba gets Mourinho’s trust throughout this season and if whether he inspires United to a good finish remains to be seen.