Manchester United star backed by former teammate to get even better

The player was very impressive during the World Cup

Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United in the summer of 2016, on a five-year contract for a then-record for highest football transfer fee at £89.3 million. He left the club to join Juventus in 2012 for more game time, where he established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world.

The France International was pivotal for the team during his first season with the Red Devils and helped the club to win the League cup and their first ever Europa League title.

The 25 year old started the last season off positively but was benched following a few poor performances. His form was often questioned last season and was even criticized by Jose Mourinho himself.

Though the Frenchman responded with brilliant performances towards the end of the season and won the United’s Player of the month for April. He ended the season with 6 goals and 11 assists in all competitions but the English side finished second in the league, 19 points behind Manchester City.

He was one of the stand out players not only for his nation France but also in the World Cup. He received praises for his impressive displays and was hailed as one of the driving forces of the team.

The midfielder helped Les Bleus to win the the World Cup after beating Croatia in the final match of the tournament. He scored a goal in the match, becoming first United player to score in a World Cup final and third ever player to lift the trophy.

Pogba’s former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed him to become to get even better after inspiring France to World Cup glory.

The LA Galaxy striker told reporters of the player’s perfect response to those who continue to write him off as quoted by Goal: “I played with him for two years and people like to give their opinion, which they have the right to do.

“They judge but I think the result speaks for itself.

“You don’t need to answer by your mouth, you can answer by your feet, and do what you are good at. That is the way it is supposed to be and the way I like to do it.

“He is young. He won the World Cup, he was in the Champions League final [with Juventus], the Europa League final [with United], the European [Championship] final [with France] – and he won many titles at Juventus.

“What more is there to say? Just enjoy the games and I know he will become better.”

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