'It was a mistake to return to Man Utd' reveals Juventus legend who claims Paul Pogba was good enough to win Ballon d'Or | 9HO193F | 2024-03-29 09:08:02
The midfielder arrived at Previous Trafford for a then world-record £89million payment in 2016.
PAUL POGBA made a "mistake" returning to Manchester United, claims Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio.
The midfielder arrived at Previous Trafford for a then world-record £89million payment in 2016.
However he only confirmed glimpses of his high quality in his six-year stay and never pushed on after a powerful spell at Juventus.
Marchisio, who performed alongside Pogba in Turin, believes the Frenchman was ok to win the Ballon d'Or.
But he claims his improvement was hindered after he joined United.
Marchisio stated in an interview with AS: "I feel it was a mistake to return to United. It didn't assist his improvement."
Pogba struggled with injuries at Previous Trafford and a knee drawback has limited him to only eight appearances since he returned to Juventus.
Former Italy star Marchisio bemoaned his health points and claimed he would have been one of the world's greatest without the damage issues.
He added: "He was one of the team-mates who impressed me probably the most on the sector, accidents didn't permit him to have the career he deserved, he might have aimed for the Ballon d'Or."
Pogba, 31, was hit with a four-year ban after testing constructive for banned substance DHEA, which naturally boosts testosterone manufacturing.
</div> The midfielder has not featured for Juventus since September, when he acquired a provisional suspension for the offence.
Pogba has denied any wrongdoing and plans to take the case to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport to attraction the decision.
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