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Paul Scholes discusses role in Paul Pogba's Manchester United exit

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Paul Scholes discusses role in Paul Pogba's Manchester United exit

Summary

Paul Scholes spoke on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast about his influence on Paul Pogba's departure from Manchester United. Scholes recalled that upon returning from retirement in 2012, he unintentionally affected Pogba's chances for playing time, leading to the midfielder's departure. Pogba initially left United for Juventus in 2012 after a brief senior stint and returned in 2016 before recently leaving AS Monaco. Scholes remarked he did not sympathize with Pogba's time at United and suggested his own return impacted Pogba's decisions regarding contracts.

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•Paul Pogba left Manchester United for Juventus in 2012 after brief appearances.
•Pogba returned to United in 2016 for a then-record fee of £89 million.
•Scholes believes his return in 2012 affected Pogba's playing opportunities.
•Pogba left AS Monaco this summer and is currently without a club.
•Scholes expressed he is 'partly responsible' for Pogba's exit.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has weighed in on Paul Pogba’s career at the club.Paul PogbaPogba first joined the club’s youth side in 2009 and won the Youth Cup in 2011.The Fren...
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