Zlatan Ibrahimovic (R) speaks with Paul Pogba at Old Trafford on August 19, 2016. PHOTO: AFP
In a latest development, football agent Mino Raiola revealed that Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘threatened to break his legs’ if he didn’t bring French midfielder Paul Pogba to Manchester United.
Speaking to Dutch publication De Volkskrant, Raiola, who represents both the players, claimed the Swede threatened him if Pogba left Juventus for any other club than United. “Zlatan called me and said ‘Don't dare to bring Pogba anywhere else or I'll break your legs,’” he revealed.
Pogba, who joined the Red Devils for a world record fee during the summer transfer window, scored his first goal for his new club yesterday in United’s 4-1 triumph over champions Leicester City at the Old Trafford.
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The Frenchman previously moved to Juventus from United on a free transfer in 2012 during the tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Speaking about Pogba’s first spell at Old Trafford, Raiolo said that the Scottish manager tried to restrict the midfielder’s career, and that’s why he chose to move to Italy.
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“Ferguson tried everything to stop mister Pogba’s career, and now I think, if he became a Sir then I might stand a chance too,” said Raiola.
This article initially appeared on joe.co.uk
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