Manchester United seeks to recruit Pogba for 120 mil. euros

Paul Labile Pogba (23) will likely join Manchester United of the English Premier League for a transfer fee of 120 million euros (133 million U.S. dollars).

ESPN FC, a soccer media, reported on Friday that Manchester United accepted Juventus’ demand and Transfer will be completed by weekend.

One hundred twenty million euros (133 million dollars) is the largest ever transfer fee that exceeds Gareth Frank Bale’s (Real Madrid, 100 million euros or 111 million dollars). Pogba, a midfielder from France, debuted in Manchester United’s first string team in the 2011-2012 season, but moved to Juventus in 2012 after playing three matches.

In the Serie A league of Italy, he scored a total of 28 goals in 124 matches during the regular season for four seasons.

In the UEFA European Football Championship 2016, he helped France advance to the final, scoring a goal as ace midfielder.

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