Paul Pogba leaves Man Utd players’ WhatsApp group after confirming exit plans this summer – Paper Round

Paul Pogba has left the chat Paul Pogba has told his Manchester United team-mates he will be leaving this summer, with the Mirror also reporting he has left the squad’s group chat on WhatsApp. An injury against Liverpool on the weekend has ruled Pogba out for the remainder of the season, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, interim boss Ralf Rangnick conceded the Frenchman may well have played his last game for the club.

Pogba has offers to join both Real Madrid and PSG as a free agent, likewise Barcelona. Ad/> Paper Round’s view: A Guardian article on Monday said we should view Pogba wasting his prime years at United with sadness, not scorn, and that pretty much sums it up.

Here’s hoping the next chapter brings a return to form, because there is a world-class player there capable of carrying teams, not just warming benches for them. Premier LeagueRangnick backs 'very good choice' Ten Hag to succeed at Man Utd22/04/2022 AT 12:16 ** Ten Hag plans talks New United manager Erik ten Hag will hold virtual talks with each player over the next three weeks, including players like Pogba who are out of contract – the Mirror reports.

Ten Hag wants to gauge his captaincy options, as well as which players no longer want to play at Old Trafford. The desire to speak with the players soon will allow the Dutchman to start his overhaul as soon as possible, despite the fact he does not officially take charge until June.

Paper Round’s view: Sensible stuff, of course, although with a Eredivisie title not yet wrapped up, you would think Ajax wouldn’t mind if he waited a little longer than three weeks. They’re currently four points clear with four games to play, and would unlikely take it well if Ten Hag seems a little