Rio Ferdinand reveals what Paul Pogba told him when he quit Old Trafford in 2012
– Rio Ferdinand says Paul Pogba left a strong message when he quit United in 2012
– Pogba is close to a reunion with Man Utd for a world record fee from Juventus
– The Frenchman was an academy player at United but left due to lack of opportunities
Rio Ferdinand, a former Man Utd team-mate of Paul Pogba reveals the Frenchman told him when he was leaving Old Trafford to become the best in the world.
Pogba left United four years ago after growing frustrated by his lack of opportunities at the club.
Paul Pogba
Ferdinand is however convinced that Pogba has the focus required to live up to the £100 million expected to bring him back to Manchester United.
“I speak to Paul. I know him,” Ferdinand commented. “For Paul it’s all about football. It’s not about money.
“The biggest things for me and my family [when I moved to United] was not the money. It was: ‘What’s Giggsy like? What’s Roy Keane like?’
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He added: “Paul’s like that. He loves football. It’s all about improving and being the best.
“When he left I asked him why and he said: ‘I want to be the best player in the world.’ He’s on the right track.”
Rio Ferdinand and Jose Mourinho
Pogba is set to become the first £100 million footballer in history whne he officially leaves Juventus for United.
The 23-year-old will be expected to hit the ground running having spent the earlier part of his career at Old Trafford.
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