Paul Pogba ‘agreed personal terms with Manchester City’ before pulling out of the move over ‘fears of the backlash from Manchester United fans’… with Juventus and PSG now leading the race for the out-of-contract midfielder’s signature
Paul Pogba reportedly agreed to join Man City this summer before U-turningThe Frenchman is set to leave Manchester United upon the expiry of his contractCity were prepared to meet his wage demands and sign him on a free transferBut after agreeing terms, Pogba U-turned over fears of a backlash from United
Paul Pogba turned down an agreed move to Manchester City this summer out of fear of the backlash he would receive from Manchester United fans, according to reports.
The France midfielder is set to leave Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract in July, having failed to reach an agreement with club officials over an extension.
A number of top European clubs have been linked with a move for him in recent months, including United’s neighbours City.
Paul Pogba turned down an agreed move to Man City this summer out of fear of a backlash
According to The Times, Pogba agreed personal terms with City for a potential free transfer this summer, before pulling out of the move due to concerns about the backlash he would receive from United supporters.
He is said to have felt that his life in Manchester would become ‘unbearable’ because of the negative reaction it would provoke from the red half of the city.
Carlos Tevez was the last high-profile player to make the move across Manchester, swapping United for City in 2009 and becoming an instant villain at Old Trafford in the process.
Pogba does not want to spark a similar controversy, however, meaning he decided to U-turn on his agreed switch to the Etihad and inform Pep Guardiola and Co that he will…