JAKARTA - Manchester United has officially released Paul Pogba. The French midfielder will not extend his contract, which expires on June 30.
Pogba's departure has clearly left a hole in Manchester United's midfield next season. Manager Erik ten Hag also wanted to fill it immediately.
As is known, Manchester United already has a potential replacement. He is a Barcelona player, Frenkie de Jong.
The name De Jong is reportedly a recommendation from Ten Hag. Understandably, the two had worked together at Ajax Amsterdam.
Reported by The Guardian, MU management has opened talks with Barcelona to get de Jong. In fact, an offer has already been made.
The price of 85 million euros or the equivalent of IDR 1.3 trillion has reportedly been placed on the table. Now just waiting for a response from Barcelona.
With the financial condition being experienced, the Spanish La Liga club is believed to not think long. The nominal is considered sufficient to help the club's finances become more stable.
The problem is, the player has no intention of leaving Barcelona. He wants to stay because he feels comfortable at the Catalan club.
This is what makes Manchester United's steps a little hampered. The reason is, they cannot offer what Barcelona has, the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season.
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