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Pogba's agent reveals he wants to leave Manchester United

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that the Frenchman wants to leave Old Trafford this summer and that they are engineering a move away from the club. Pogba has absented himself from Manchester United's training after admitting that "it is time to find a new challenge".

Raiola added that Manchester United have been made aware of the World Cup winner's intentions and he also did not confirm whether or not Pogba will be available for the Red Devils' pre-season tour.

He said,

"Everyone knows the willingness of Paul to move on. We are in the process of that. Everyone knows what the feelings of Paul are."

"Everyone within the club, from the manager to the owner, knows Paul's wishes."

On chances of Pogba making it to United's pre-season tour, he said,

"I cannot tell you anything. I live day by day."

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