Paul Pogba

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Juventus lead the race to sign Man. United Paul Pogba

Italian club are believed to be best placed to sign the young Red Devils midfielder,
with his Old Trafford contract set to run out following the end of the current campaign.

Jan 22, 2012

Juventus are believed to be in pole position to sign Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba.

The 18-year-old moved to Old Trafford in 2009 after leaving Le Havre under controversial circumstances, as the Red Devils were cleared of any wrongdoing since the youngster had not been contractually bound to the French club.

Now, however, the young midfielder is believed to be frustrated at having not broken through the ranks and is thought to be exploring his options.

The French player's contract with United expires at the end of June, and he is free to speak to other clubs concerning a potential move away from Old Trafford.

Now, The Sunday Mirror has reported that Juventus are currently the best placed club to secure the signature of the talented youngster.

Meanwhile, Goal.com has exclusively revealed that Manchester City are also plotting to capture Pogba.

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Juventus make Pogba offer

Feb 22, 2012

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has received an offer from Italian giants Juventus, it has been claimed.

The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to give any clear indication that he will remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer.

Pogba is free to talk to other clubs as he the end of his contract nears expiration and, it would appear, the French teenager has been in contact with Juventus.

According to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, Pogba has received a proposal from Juve, and could put pen to paper on a four year contract next month.

Manchester United, though, are unlikely to give up on Pogba without a fight, and Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to keep the youngster at Old Trafford.

And, says Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand could play a key role in ensuring Pogba is still a Manchester United player next season.

"Rio has become an important figure at the club He is good with the players. He is good with the young players," Ferguson said, according to the Manchester Evening News.

“At the moment, he is working hard on the boy Pogba and talking to him. The young boy is unsure. But Rio is well regarded.”

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Pogba puts Juve and Milan on hold

Feb 28, 2012

Paul Pogba won’t consider reported offers from Juventus and Milan until he’s held further talks with Manchester United.

The teenage midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the two Italian giants have shown an interest in the 18-year-old.

“It is a precarious situation and a difficult moment,” the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, told The Independent. “It is up to the boy to make some decisions.

“We know there are some clubs interested in him, but Manchester United want him to stay.

“The club give the indication that they want to keep him and we are talking contract terms. There is willingness from both parties at the moment.

“We must finish first with Manchester and after that we will see other options – if they are there.”

Pogba moved to Old Trafford from Le Havre in 2009.

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Pogba agrees to join Juve

Mar 7, 2012

Paul Pogba has reportedly agreed to leave Manchester United for Juventus at the end of the season.

The 18-year-old midfielder has been in talks with United about a new contract, but no deal could be struck.

It now appears that the French midfielder, who is represented by agent Mino Raiola, is heading to the Juventus Stadium.

The Old Lady have apparently offered the teenager a four-year deal which will see him net around £15,000 a week.

United will receive only around £300,000 from Juventus as “training compensation” – a fee which will be determined by FIFA.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be unhappy with the departure of the teenager whom he signed in October 2009 from Le Havre in contentious circumstances.

The French club accused United of poaching the player, but United were given clearance to complete a move for him.

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Pogba to Juventus still not done

Mar 12, 2012

Manchester United have cast doubts over reports that Paul Pogba will be heading to Juventus in the summer.

Stories last week intimated that the 18-year-old had already decided to move to Turin once his contract expires in June.

However, after making an appearance against West Brom, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists the teenager could sign a new deal at Old Trafford.

“The boy is still trying to make his mind up, but he knows where he should be,” Ferguson stated to MUTV.

“He has shown again the potential he has got and he is a first-team player – there is no question about that.”

The Old Lady have apparently offered the teenager a four-year contract which will see him net around £15,000 a week.

United will receive only around £300,000 from Juventus as “training compensation” – a fee which will be determined by FIFA – should the transfer take place.

United signed the French midfielder, who is represented by agent Mino Raiola, from Le Havre in October 2009.

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Juventus offer €19,000-a-week five-year deal

in bid to trump Manchester United in Pogba tug-of-war

The French midfielder is weighing up his playing future after reaching an outline
agreement with the Bianconeri's general director Giuseppe Marotta three weeks ago.

Mar 21, 2012

Paul Pogba celebrated his 19th birthday last Thursday uncertain where he will play his football next season but safe in the knowledge that he is at the centre of a tug-of-war involving current and would-be employers, Manchester United and Juventus.

United have made moves to convince Pogba that his future lies at Old Trafford and prevent him from making a summer switch to Serie A by re-opening contract negotiations and giving the midfielder some first-team action.

Goal.com can reveal for the first time the details of the offer that the Frenchman has personally received from Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta.

It includes a five-year contract initially worth €500,000-a-year (£418,000-a-year) for each of the first two years, but with a clause that if he breaks into the first team his salary will rise to €1 million (£835,000) per annum, or €19,000-a-week (£16,000).

Sources in Italy have told Goal.com that Juventus have mapped out their specific plan for Pogba, which would involve him starting off with the youth side and then being promoted to the first team if his progress satisfies the coaching staff.

It can also be revealed that Juve will include the provision for Pogba to go out on loan to a Serie B club to further his development if this is requested by coach Antonio Conte and youth-team boss Marco Baroni.

Pogba and his representatives came to an outline agreement with Marotta over a deal starting in the summer, when his United contract expires, pending a decision from the Premier League champions.

Although Juventus were on the verge of closing a deal at the start of this month, it was not advanced to the point where the player signed a pre-contract, which he is now entitled to do with a club on the continent under Fifa transfer rules.

Should Pogba move abroad, United would not receive a transfer fee, although they would be due a nominal sum to cover ‘training compensation’ under Fifa regulations. A move within England would require a fee to be set by an independent tribunal.

There is a growing sense at Juventus that Pogba’s camp, which is headed by super agent Mino Raiola, could be using the offer on the table from the Italian giants as leverage to get a better deal from United and fast-track his progress into the first team set-up.

"The boy is still trying to make his mind up, but he knows where he should be and he has shown the potential he has got. He is a first-team player, there is no question about that"

- Sir Alex Ferguson

United are keen to convince the France Under-19 international, who joined the club from Le Havre in 2009, that his future is best served at Old Trafford and senior officials including Sir Alex Ferguson are trying to persuade the player to turn his back on the Juventus deal.

With his future in the balance, it is perhaps no coincidence that Pogba has made cameo substitute appearances in each of United’s last three matches – against West Brom, Athletic Bilbao and Wolves. Up to that point, his first-team playing time outside of the League Cup had amounted to 17 minutes against Stoke City on the final day of the January transfer window.

Speaking after United’s Premier League win over West Brom 10 days ago, Ferguson admitted that Pogba had yet to decide whether to stick or twist.

“The boy is still trying to make his mind up, but he knows where he should be and he has shown the potential he has got,” said the United manager. “He is a first-team player, there is no question about that.”

Ferguson is loathe to lose a young central midfielder who he rates so highly and who had initially been earmarked for the first team in 2012-13 so soon after reluctantly allowing Ravel Morrison to join West Ham.

The Scot has been outspoken about the influence of Pogba’s representatives, who he accused earlier this year of chasing the best cash offer for their client.

He said: “Matt Busby summed it up perfectly, that you don't need to chase money at a club like Manchester United, it will eventually find you. If you're good enough, you will earn money and become rich playing for us, there's no doubt about it.”

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Pogba offered €1.2m by Juventus

Apr 12, 2012

Tuttosport have today revealed the financial details regarding Juventus’ proposed move for Paul Pogba of Manchester United.

The 18-year-old could leave Old Trafford in the summer once his contract with the Premiership club expires.

Although United want to keep hold of the midfielder, the Frenchman is being targeted by the Old Lady of Italian football.

The Turin daily is suggesting that Juve have offered the teenager a salary of €23,000 a week. That translates to an annual wage of just under €1.2m.

United would not receive a transfer fee for the player should he leave, but would net around €350,000 from the Italian club as training compensation.

Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola could allegedly be handed as much as €2m in the operation.

United signed Pogba from Le Havre in October 2009.

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Juventus-target Pogba yet to make his mind up over future

at Manchester United, says agent

Mino Raiola claims the young Frenchman will choose between remaining at Old Trafford

or moving to the Italian giants when his current deal expires in the summer.

Apr 12, 2012

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has yet to decide wheher to stay at Old Trafford or move to Italian giants Juventus, according to his agent.

Pogba has made seven substitute appearances so far this season for the league leaders but has attracted interest from the Italian club and was reportedly close to signing a deal at the Juventus Stadium.

Mino Raiola told Sky Sport Italia: "Pogba can remain at Manchester United or go to Juventus.

"It's a tough decision to be taken by the boy, thinking of his career. Both possibilities present some chances.

"It's a choice that should be made quietly.

"United count on him and want to extend his contract. His future will depend very much on the will of the boy."

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Juventus give Pogba an ultimatum to make decision on summer move

The Serie A side have grown tired of waiting for the 19-year-old to decide on a move

to Italy, and have told the midfielder he has until the end of the month to make up his mind.

Apr 17, 2012

Juventus remain keen to sign Paul Pogba this summer, but the Old Lady are running out of patience and want the Manchester United youngster to make a decision on his future before the end of April, Goal.com can reveal.

The 19-year-old has an expiring contract at the Premier League side, and the Frenchman has so far been hesitant to sign a new deal with the Old Trafford club.

Juventus are closely monitoring Pogba's situation at United and are keen to lure the youngster to Turin this summer on a Bosman move. The Bianconeri are willing to offer the midfielder a five-year deal worth €500,000 per season plus bonuses.

Nevertheless, Pogba is having doubts about whether a move to Italy will benefit his career, and has been delaying his final decision.

The Bianconeri are now starting to lose their patience, though, and have told the midfielder that they want an answer by the end of the month.

Pogba is just one of many names linked with a move to the Bianconeri this summer as the club looks to compete on three fronts next season.

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Manchester United reach agreement with Paul Pogba's

agent over contract extension

The 19-year-old, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season,

has been targeted by Juventus as his contract is set to expire in the summer.

Apr 20, 2012

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United have agreed a contract extension with Paul Pogba's agent.

Pogba's current deal is set to expire in the summer and Juventus have been closely monitoring the midfielder's availability at Old Trafford, although earlier this week, Goal.com revealed the Serie A club had started to lose patience with the 19-year-old and issued him with an ultimatum to decide his future by the end of April.

"We've agreed a deal with his agent," Ferguson told MUTV.

"It's now down to the boy. I must stress, he's going to be a first-team player. There's no doubt about that.

"The boy has great potential and I think he's at the right club. But he has to make that decision."

Pogba has made seven appearances as a substitute this season but has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after suffering ankle ligament damage during a reserve team game at Newcastle on Monday.

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Pogba chooses Juve

Apr 30, 2012

Paul Pogba has reportedly decided to turn down a new contract offer at Manchester United in favour of a move to Juventus.

The young French midfielder, who was recently handed a run of games for the Old Trafford outfit, has reportedly been in talks with a number of clubs since the turn of the year, in light of his contract in Manchester running to an end this summer.

Whilst the Red Devils have been prominent in making moves to extend his deal, reports in Italy suggest that the 19-year-old has turned them down so as to take up an offer from Serie A side Juventus.

Calciomercato.com and Sky Sport Italia are both reporting that sources close to the Old Lady have confirmed that an economic agreement has been reached with the midfielder and that official confirmation of the deal is now merely a formality.

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Pogba to pick United or Juve

May 2, 2012

Paul Pogba will next week decide to stay at Manchester United or leave for Juventus, his agent has confirmed.

The French youngster, 19, could quit Old Trafford in the summer once his contract with the Premiership club expires.

“I don’t know which way it will go between United and Juventus,” agent Mino Raiola is quoted as saying in The Times.

“It could be United. I think Paul is positive about Sir Alex Ferguson. The boy has a difficult situation to make. I will know next week.”

Although United want to keep hold of the midfielder, the Frenchman is being targeted by the Old Lady of Italian football.

Reports in the peninsula have suggested that Juve have offered the teenager a salary of €23,000 a week. That translates to an annual wage of just under €1.2m.

United would not receive a transfer fee for the player should he leave, but would net around €350,000 from the Italian club as training compensation.

United signed Pogba from Le Havre in October 2009.

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Pogba's future at Manchester United to be decided next week - agent

Red Devils youngster is out of contract this summer and will choose between a new deal

at Old Trafford and a lucrative free-transfer move to Juventus according to his agent.

May 2, 2012

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will decide on his future next week, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

The talented youngster also has an offer on the table from Serie A table-toppers Juventus and the Frenchman's representative has revealed that the midfielder's choice is between the two clubs.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said last week that a deal had been agreed with Raiola and that it was now down to Pogba himself to choose.

"I don’t know [which way he will go]," Raiola is quoted as saying in The Times.

"It could be United. I will know next week. I think Paul is positive about Ferguson. The boy has a difficult decision to make."

Pogba is reportedly highly thought of at Old Trafford but had become frustrated with the lack of first-team opportunities. He was given a run in the side during January but an injury last month has prematurely curtailed his season.

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Manchester United's Pogba accepts Juventus offer

The French teenager has spent over a month considering his future at Old Trafford

but he is now poised to sign a four-year contract with the newly-crowned champions of Italy.

May 7, 2012

EXCLUSIVE

By Romeo Agresti

Manchester United starlet Paul Pogba has decided to join Juventus on a free transfer this summer, Goal.com understands.

The France Under-19 international's current deal with the Premier League outfit expires at the end of the season but Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson claimed last month that an agreement had been reached with the player's agent, Mino Raiola, over an extension.

However, Goal.com has learned that Pogba has now accepted a four-year contract offer from Juve worth an estimated €1 million per season, plus bonuses.

The Bianconeri had been growing increasingly impatient with the midfielder's reluctance to make a decision over his future and even issued him an April 30 deadline in order to bring the matter to a head. It seems that tactic has worked - albeit belatedly - and that the Old Lady has finally got her man.

Raiola's influence is said to have been key as the man who used to represent current Juventus director Pavel Nedved has excellent relations with the Bianconeri, having also persuaded Ajax youngster Ouasim Bouy to move to Turin during the January transfer window.

Pogba's imminent arrival at Juventus Stadium is likely to coincide with the departure of Luca Marrone, who will be sent out on loan for a season in order to secure the highly-rated midfielder more experience and game time.

Cagliari appears to be the most likely destination for Marrone, but Atalanta are also said to be keen, while a return to Siena cannot be discounted in light of the 22-year-old's impressive season-long stay at the Artemio Franchi last season.

In addition, Juventus are also hoping to complete the signing of Marco Verratti in the coming weeks. The deal has been mooted for some time now, with the Bianconeri having reportedly agreed to pay Pescara €3.5m for a 50 per cent stake in a player being described by some in the game as 'the new Andrea Pirlo'.

The deal has yet to be finalised, yet despite the alleged interest of Inter the 19-year-old has his heart set on joining the newly-crowned Italian champions.

Once the transfer goes through, Juve will then consider whether to allow Verratti to stay at Pescara for another season, given Zdenak Zeman's side are currently top of Serie B and pushing for promotion to the Italian top flight.

In that instance, the plan then would then be to bring Verratti to Turin the following year to team up with Marrone in the engine room of a Juve side being spearheaded by Pogba.

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Pogba says yes to Juventus

May 10, 2012

Juventus have convinced Paul Pogba to join them instead of staying at Manchester United, reports the Corriere dello Sport.

A transfer tug-of-war has developed over the last six months between the two European giants for the 19-year-old midfielder.

The Frenchman is available on a Bosman in the summer once his contract with the Premiership club expires.

United have offered him a renewal, but reports in Italy are suggesting that he’s snubbed that bid in favour of moving to the new Italian champions.

Stories earlier this year claimed that Juve have offered the teenager a salary of €23,000 a week. That translates to an annual wage of just under €1.2m.

United would not receive a transfer fee for the youngster should he leave, but would net around €350,000 from the Italian club as training compensation.

United signed Pogba from Le Havre in October 2009.

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Juventus to present Pogba?

May 19, 2012

Juventus are expected to officially announce the capture of Paul Pogba from Manchester United on Monday.

The 19-year-old midfielder’s contract expires in June and Sir Alex Ferguson urged him to stay at Old Trafford.

However, it is widely reported that Juve have convinced Pogba to try Serie A and will present him to the media after the Coppa Italia Final.

“As things stand now it is more likely that he goes away from Manchester,” revealed agent Mino Raiola this week.

It’s believed Manchester United will receive only £300,000 compensation for the French talent.

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Juve swap Pogba for Asamoah?

May 26, 2012

Juventus are set to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United, but could turn him straight over to Udinese for Kwadwo Asamoah.

Pogba decided not to sign a new contract at Old Trafford and is ready to join the Bianconeri on a free transfer this summer.

According to Tuttosport, he could have a very brief stay in Turin, as Pogba is wanted by Udinese as part of an exchange deal for Asamoah.

The Ghanaian midfielder is hot property on the transfer market and it’s reported Udinese turned down an offer from Manchester United.

Juve hope to tempt Asamoah away in exchange for cash, full ownership of Michele Pazienza, half of young midfielder Luca Marrone’s contract and the loan of Pogba.

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Pogba in Turin for Juve medical

Jun 3, 2012

It is reported Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is already in Turin to complete his transfer to Juventus.

Pogba is out of contract with the Old Trafford side after rejecting their offer of a renewal and has been linked with the Bianconeri for some time.

Tuttosport claims the 19-year-old is already in Turin today in order to undergo his medical and sign the paperwork.

However, it is by no means certain that he’ll be wearing the Juve jersey next season.

Antonio Conte wishes to evaluate the player in pre-season training before deciding whether to keep hold of him, send Pogba on loan or include him in a potential exchange deal.

He has been mentioned as a possible bargaining tool in Juventus’ attempts to sign Kwadwo Asamoah from Udinese.

Curiously, Asamoah is also a target for Manchester United, who reportedly had a €12m proposal turned down.

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Midfielder confirms United exit imminent

Jun 5, 2012

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has confirmed he is closing in on a summer move to Serie A giants Juventus.

The 19-year-old rejected the offer of a new contract at Old Trafford after failing to break into Sir Alex Ferguson's first-team squad on a regular basis and has been in talks with Juve.

He is hoping to become the Italian side's first summer signing after revealing on Twitter that he was in Turin.

"I am thinking about my future, I am in Italy with Juventus to discuss my transfer," Pogba Tweeted.

The teenager, who left Le Havre in France to join United's youth academy in 2009, was tipped to have a bright future in the Premier League but has struggled to make the desired impact and made just three league appearances for the Red Devils last season.

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Pogba nears Juventus switch

Jun 5, 2012

As Shinji Kagawa arrives at Manchester United another young star edges closer to the exit door at Old Trafford with Paul Pogba revealing he he is in Turin to complete his transfer to Italian champions Juventus.

The 19-year-old midfielder is a free agent this summer and after turning down the offer of a new contract with United now looks set to seal a protracted move to Juve.

"I am thinking about my future, I am in Italy with Juventus to discuss my transfer," Pogba wrote on Twitter this morning.

Pogba's departure is a bitter blow to United boss Sir Alex Ferguson who had had hoped to convince the highly-rated midfielder to perform a U-turn and pledge his future to the Red Devils having faced a possible FIFA investigation to wrestle him away from Le Havre in 2009.

However, despite matching Juve's lucrative offer to double his salary, Pogba has his heart set on joining the Bianconeri who claimed their first Serie A title since 2003 after enjoying an unbeaten season.

The deal, negotiated by Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, who also represents AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic among others, is also set to net the teenager a bumper signing on fee, rumoured to be £1million.

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Pogba edges towards Juventus

Jun 28, 2012

Juventus could announce the capture of Paul Pogba from Manchester United on July 1, says the Corriere dello Sport.

The 19-year-old will join the Italian club after rejecting the offer of a new contract with the English giants.

Juve will pay no transfer fee for the teenager, but will be forced to offer United some sort of compensation.

The midfielder is a highly-rated youngster who has appeared for France at youth level from Under-16s to U-19s so far.

Pogba made seven appearances for the Old Trafford outfit in the last campaign.

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Man Utd confirm Pogba-Juve deal

Jul 3, 2012

Paul Pogba has “signed for Juventus,” revealed angry Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. “I don’t think he showed us any respect at all.”

The midfielder is out of contract this summer and was offered a new deal at Old Trafford, but it seems as if he has already agreed terms with the Bianconeri.

“Pogba signed for Juventus a long time ago as far as we’re aware, which is disappointing,” Ferguson told MUTV.

“I don’t think he showed us any respect at all so, to be honest, I’m quite happy that if they carry on that way, they’re probably better doing it away from us.”

The 19-year-old French midfielder had been in Manchester since 2009 for their youth academy, but his contract expired this summer.

If the move to Juventus is confirmed, then he will be another valuable addition to the growing squad.

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Sir Alex Ferguson slams Pogba ahead of his move to Juventus

The 70-year-old has blasted the lack of respect shown

by the Serie A-bound midfielder towards the club.

Jul 3, 2012

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has slammed the behaviour of Paul Pogba and confirmed that the midfielder has departed the club, with a move to Juventus all but concluded.

The 70-year-old introduced the highly-rated Frenchman into the Red Devils' first team fold last season but has failed to convince the teenager to sign a new contract.

Speaking to MUTV, Sir Alex revealed "Pogba signed for Juventus a long time ago as far as we’re aware. Which is disappointing.

"I don’t think he showed us any respect at all so, to be honest, I’m quite happy that if they carry on that way, they’re probably better doing it away from us.”

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Pogba keen to emulate Vieira after Manchester United exit

The France Under-19 international is confident he can replicate the retired Les Bleus ace

during his time in Italy, but is also eager to prove himself as a deputy to Andrea Pirlo.

Jul 11, 2012

Paul Pogba has revealed that he hopes to follow in the footsteps of former France and Juventus midfielder Patrick Vieira.

The French youngster is on the brink of the completing a transfer to the Turin-based giants after he failed to reach an agreement with Manchester United regarding a new contract.

Speaking ahead of his anticipated switch to Juventus, Pogba is positive he can prove to be an able deputy to Andrea Pirlo in the Bianconeri midfield, but his style is centred around the ex-Arsenal man.

"Andrea Pirlo is a great player and I can guarantee I can play in front of the defenders like he does," Pogba told Sky Sport Italia.

"I would say that my style of play is inspired in that of Patrick Vieira, but I want to make my mark.

"There are three players in Italy who have truly impressed me: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio."