Paul Pogba wants to ‘feel loved’ and ‘enjoy himself’ at next club after Manchester United exit

Paul Pogba insists he wants to ‘feel loved’ and ‘enjoy himself’ at his next club after leaving Manchester United for a second time.

United confirmed last week that World Cup winner Pogba would leave Old Trafford on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Pogba cost United a then-world record £89m when he rejoined the club from Juventus in 2016, but the Frenchman has largely underwhelmed for the Red Devils.

The 29-year-old is now being linked with a second spell at Serie A giants Juventus, although European champions Real Madrid and French champions Paris Saint-Germain could rival Juve for a deal.

Sharing an update on his transfer plans, Pogba told the UNINTERRUPTED YouTube channel: ‘I just want the best for me.

‘I’m thinking, putting everything together, taking my time, and I’m just looking for the best, I want to play football, be myself always, and enjoy what I do.

‘I need to enjoy what I do because otherwise I cannot perform well. I don’t want to be thinking negatively. We can be losing games, trophies but you have to be happy and enjoy yourself – that’s what I’m looking for.’

By the end of his second stint at Manchester United, some fans had turned on Pogba due to his inconsistent performances and a perceived lack of desire.

The fact the French midfielder had repeatedly flirted with the idea of a move did not help his cause.

However, many fans and pundits had sympathy with Pogba, viewing him as a world-class player but a victim of United’s recent struggles.

Pogba added: ‘Everybody wants to feel loved, everyone needs that in your soul to feel appreciated. Everything you do even when you grow up, when you do a good thing you like to hear “well done, nice”.

‘It’s always been like that, even adults need