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Paul Pogba: Luke Shaw makes bold claim about ex-United ace

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Paul Pogba: Luke Shaw makes bold claim about ex-United ace Kobbie Mainoo has emerged as a pillar of Manchester United’s midfield in recent months, and it is no wonder that INEOS moved quickly to secure his future. The Englishman has committed his future to the club until 2031, and the Red Devils are now preparing to sign his ideal partner this summer. The English giants are looking for a capable replacement for Casemiro , who will leave Old Trafford as a free agent once his contract runs out at the end of this season.

The Brazilian has been indispensable of late and has registered nine goals and two assists in 34 appearances this season. The 34 year old had a whirlwind time at the club after joining from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022. However, he leaves the Theatre of Dreams on a high after gifting fans one of the best seasons of his career.

While United have been home to some of the best midfielders in the world over the years, one player who promised much but failed to live up to expectations is Paul Pogba . Pogba’s mixed fortunes at Old Trafford Paul Pogba first joined United from Le Havre in the summer of 2009 as a teenager and was drafted into the club’s academy. He developed in leaps and bounds and broke into the first team under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

It was soon clear that the Red Devils had a jewel on their hands, with the Frenchman tipped to sort out the midfield at Old Trafford for the next decade. Unfortunately, Pogba ended up leaving the Red Devils as a free agent in the summer of 2012 to join Juventus. The Frenchman enjoyed great success with the Bianconeri, winning four Serie A titles, among other silverware.

United were in the market for a new midfielder in the summer of 2016 when they decided to bring their prodigal son home for a reported £89 million fee. The Frenchman was expected to spearhead the Red Devils’ resurgence under Jose Mourinho and helped his team win the Europa League and the EFL Cup in his debut campaign. Unfortunately, he struggled for consistency and failed to justify his steep price tag.