Paul Pogba speaks of Sir Alex Ferguson "respect"

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 08 June 2016

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba insists that he still respects Sir Alex Ferguson despite the pair falling out at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said that he still respects Sir Alex Ferguson despite the pair falling out during their time at Old Trafford.

Pogba joined United as a 16-year-old in 2009 but made just seven first-team appearances for the club before leaving on a free transfer having rejected the offer of a new contract.

Following his departure to Juventus, Ferguson accused Pogba of not showing United enough respect, but the France international, who is now regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football, insists that he still thinks highly of the former United boss.

"He's a coach I respect a lot. But he's a human. I'm someone who says what he thinks," he told ESPN.

"Whether it's Ferguson or [President Barack] Obama, I'll tell him. Ferguson came to my place. We talked. It did make me think. He wanted to keep me, but I'd made my decision to leave."

Pogba has made 178 appearances for Juventus since joining in 2012, helping the club to four consecutive Serie A titles and the 2015 Champions League final.