According to a recent report by the BBC, Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects to see French international midfielder Paul Pogba staying on at Old Trafford beyond the end of the current season. Ole reiterated the fact that the former Juventus man still has two years left on his current contract at Manchester United, and that the fans should expect to see Paul Pogba here again next year.
Although the manager is said to ‘expect’ the Frenchman’s commitment, a previous report from the BBC suggested that the player’s agent – Mino Raiola, was trying to push for a move away in the January transfer window. The renowned football businessman claimed not too long ago that the midfielder is, “not mine and for sure not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s property.” Solskjaer, on the other hand, continues to argue that the Frenchman is United’s player and that he still has two years left on his contract.
What Has Been Paul Pogba Situation At Manchester United This Season?
The Frenchman started the campaign with a hefty amount of expectations weighing him down, owing mainly to the fact that he produced some excellent football throughout last season. Although the first couple of games went precisely as per Ole’s plan, an unfortunate injury against Southampton is what triggered his first spell away from the first team this season.
The manager was quick to identify that the Frenchman’s influence in midfield was essential, and he went on to hurry his rehabilitation and rushed him back into the side. That decision would turn out to be costly though, as his outing against Rochdale in the cup put him right back on the injury table.
Once again, the backroom team tried to get Pogba back to full-fitness at the earliest, and the midfielder returned in December to make substitute appearances against Watford and Newcastle United. Although his impact in the middle of the park was apparent, the 26-year-old was then advised to get surgery and has since been out of the action since.
Why Manchester United Should Cash In On Pogba At The Earliest?
Various factors could affect the manager’s decision about the Frenchman’s future, including the player’s agent and general entourage. While Mino Raiola has publicly spoken against Manchester United, Pogba’s entourage, consisting of his brothers as well, needs to be trained regarding privacy and professionalism. Also, the 26-year-old would likely demand that he becomes the highest-earning player at the club, thereby creating more issues within the side for the manager to deal with.
It must be conceded that the Frenchman is supremely talented in possession and that any club in the world would be lucky to boast his services in the midfield area. Despite this though, most United fans will concede that the sheer amount of excess baggage he brings with him isn’t worth it. The Frenchman’s recent tenure as an Old Trafford player must be taken as a sign of things to come, and Ole will do well to reconsider cashing in on him if any suitors come calling in the summer.
