PAUL POGBA DESERVES no criticism for his conduct despite wanting out of Manchester United, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
World Cup winner Pogba has travelled to Australia for the start of United’s pre-season tour despite Raiola recently admitting the midfielder is “in the process” of securing a move away from Old Trafford.
Juventus, his former employers, and La Liga giants Real Madrid are expected to battle for the 26-year-old’s signature.
Pogba’s return to Old Trafford from Italy has not gone to plan, with critics questioning his consistency and leadership amid an underwhelming period for the club, and a drawn-out exit could prove a distraction as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempts to build a new team.
Tensions appeared to be fraying to some degree in a video posted to the Premier League outfit’s social media channels, which showed defender Victor Lindelof intervening in a purported disagreement between France international Pogba and team-mate Jesse Lingard.
Raiola, though, says his client has behaved respectfully throughout the weeks of speculation.
“[Pogba] has done nothing wrong,” Raiola said in a statement released to talkSPORT.
“He has been respectful and professional in every way and always.
“The club has known his feeling for a long time.
“It is a shame other people only like to criticise without the right information, and I am also sorry that the club does not take any position against this.
“Hopefully there will be soon a satisfying solution for all parties.”
Pogba and his United team-mates trained in Western Australia on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s friendly against local A-League side Perth Glory.
Solskjaer’s men then face Leeds United before venturing to Singapore for an International Champions Cup date with Inter.
Tallaght, Dalymount, Tolka and Aviva have all been looked at already! Does soccer not exist beyond the City??
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: u have a very very low bar
@Kevin Bury: They have to be and be seen to be fair and equitable!!
Small money compared to the cash bonfires raging at RTE, HSE, Children’s hospital, ….
Sligo Rovers have a very impressive proposal to develop the Show Grounds.
Galway Utd are looking to develop pitches for their Underage Teams. Treaty also need funding to get their own pitches.
The 80m should be divided up every year between the clubs in both the premier and first division on a needs must basis. Obviously the likes of Tallaght, Turners Cross, RSC wouldn’t need as much as say Dundalk, Drogheda, Sligo, Wexford etc. and divide it up every year until every ground in both divisions are fit for purpose and provide a positive experience for all fans.
FAI really have some neck on them.
The soccer hang “only” are looking for 67% of the overall funding by the government for Irish sports. Why don’t they go for 100% of the funding, it is after all the most successful and enjoyable sport in the country
@WqM9AAv3: successful?
@WqM9AAv3: enjoyable?
It would be a good idea to build up facilities and amenities at some of the smaller clubs. The worry would be how these projects are managed. There is one thing that is certain in Ireland these days and it’s that no project no matter the size stays on budget. You don’t want these smaller clubs with tiny revenues left on the hook for overruns that cripple them afterwards.
Jed ward you must be joking