Paul Pogba saved his most insulting comment until last at Manchester United

Paul Pogba's final appearance for Manchester United was against Liverpool in April. Pogba started at Anfield but he lasted just 10 minutes on the pitch. Just three days before that game, Pogba had arrogantly cupped his ear to the Stretford End.

That gesture from Pogba was met by 'f*** off' and audible boos. Although Pogba claims to 'love' United, that was a strange way of showing it. The player's marriage with the club has been toxic for some time now and divorce this summer was inevitable. Pogba has failed during his second stint at Old Trafford and he won't be fondly remembered. The '#Pogback' experiment didn't work.

Pogba seemed to have the world at his feet when he re-signed for United in 2016 for a then world record transfer fee of £89million. Pogba had scored 34 goals and notched 40 assists across his four years in Turin and had established himself as one of Europe's finest midfielders. His return to Manchester was a transfer for the romantics, but this fairy-tale rarely looked like having a happy ending.

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The Frenchman leaves United on a free transfer this summer, 10 years after he last the left club as a free agent. Pogba was supposed to elevate United to the next level yet he is departing with the club at its lowest point in decades.

Pogba's exit feels symbolic. United are in transition and Erik ten Hag needs a fresh start, so it was best for all parties for the midfielder to leave. Although United had offered Pogba a new deal, he did United a favour by rejecting it.

Ironically, Pogba rejecting a new contract might be the standout contribution from his last year at the club. Pogba enjoyed a strong August and February last season,