United said
Pogba had signed a five-year contract but did not give the cost which British
media have put at 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros), not
including agent’s fee.
That would see the 23-year-old eclipse the 85 million
pounds Real Madrid paid Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in 2013.
“This is the
right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game,” said Pogba.
Pogba moved to Italy when United let him go for a nominal fee after his
contract expired in 2012.
“I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been
a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to
working with Jose Mourinho,” added Pogba. United manager Mourinho has been tasked
with bringing back the glory days to the 20-time English champions after three
lean years since Alex Ferguson’s retirement. – Pogba the key – And the former
Chelsea boss believes Pogba can inspire United’s revival.
“He has the chance to
be at the heart of this club for the next decade and beyond,” said Mourinho.
“Paul is one of the best players in the world and will be a key part of the
United team I want to build here for the future. He is quick, strong, scores
goals and reads the game better than many players much older than he is.”
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