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Paul Pogba's wish to change the scene has put him at odds with his boss.
The Manchester United midfielder told the club that he wanted to transfer to FC Barcelona, reported Wednesday Chris Wheeler of The Mail. Pogba's request allegedly prompted Jose Mourinho to deprive him of his vice-captain role in view of his lack of leadership and the deterioration of the relationship between the star player and Manchester United manager. In addition, Mourinho's treatment of Pogba and other players has "angered and frustrated" many Manchester United players, ESPN's Mark Ogden reported Wednesday, citing sources.
Pogba reportedly told Manchester United executive vice president Ed Woodward that he wanted to join Barcelona last summer during the transfer, but the Premier League team has retained the 25-year-old Frenchman with hope continental success this season.
Manchester United had a mixed start to the season, gaining 10 points in their first six Premier League matches, winning their first UEFA Champions League match and coming out of the Carabao Cup after a draw. against Derby County.
The Pogba-Mourinho saga has slowly turned into a power struggle in the last 12 months, and Mourinho's decision to effectively decimate the 2018 World Cup winner is another highlight. Jamie Jackson, of the Guardian, reported on Wednesday that the club's hierarchy supports Mourinho's decision to remove Pogba from his vice-captain position.
That means that Manchester United will eventually sell Pogba to Barcelona, return to Juventus or elsewhere will be among the hottest topics of the Premier League season. David McDonnell, of the Mirror, reported Wednesday that Manchester United will claim a royalty of more than 200 million pounds sterling (224 million euros), making it the second most expensive transfer in the history of football.
In other words, if Pogba loses his battle against Mourinho and leaves the club first.
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