Five words from Paul Pogba's lawyer proved Jose Mourinho was right all along at Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFor two-and-a-half years at Manchester United, there was a polarising debate which divided the entire fanbase: Team Jose Mourinho vs Team Paul Pogba.
To some, the outspoken Portuguese manager was the one who deserved ultimate authority over all of the issues at the club in order to reinforce his power over the squad.
For others, Pogba deserved freedom and the license to indulge in his hobbies away from the game in order to be happier on the pitch.
In an ideal world, Mourinho would have got what he asked for and Pogba would have been granted such a privilege, a token of trust from his boss in recognition of the world-class ability he brought to the team. READ MORE: Jose Mourinho sent message to Mino Raiola that ruined Paul Pogba relationship at Manchester United Neither of those things happened, with Mourinho's wishes often overlooked and Pogba rarely delivering talismanic performances on the pitch to earn such treatment. "He gave me energy, he gave me positivity," said Pogba of Mourinho upon re-signing for United in 2016. "They all told me he's the coach for me - he will make me improve a lot and make me work harder." The signs were certainly promising, with the duo working together to deliver three trophies in their first season together at Old Trafford, but soon the cracks would begin to show.
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