Paul Pogba's Early Days at Manchester United
Paul Pogba faced intense criticism from the national press after his record £89m transfer to Manchester United in October 2016.
He was subject to harsh treatment from pundits like Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness, who slated him from the start.
- Pogba struggled to live up to his £89 million transfer fee during his six seasons at the club.
- He did not play in a single Champions League knockout win during his time at Manchester United.
Manchester United’s players have always been a lightning rod for criticism, as Paul Pogba famously found out.
Despite the criticism, Paul Pogba had one of his best seasons at the club in 2016-17, with United winning the Europa League and League Cup under Jose Mourinho.
Pogba's second debut for Manchester United was in a 2-0 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford.
Author's summary: Pogba faced intense criticism after his record transfer to Manchester United.