Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has admitted he must take more responsibility after leaving Manchester United.
Pogba, 29, departed from Old Trafford on a free transfer for the second time this summer after rejecting a contract extension at the club. The Frenchman re-signed for Juventus but he is yet to play for the Italian side this season after sustaining an injury.
United paid a then-world record transfer fee of £89million to sign Pogba in 2016 and many felt his second stint at the club was underwhelming. Pogba was largely inconsistent and won just the Europa League and League Cup during his stay.
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That has meant United fans have mixed feelings toward Pogba, so his latest verdict on his time in Manchester might come as a surprise to supporters, as the player admitted he must take more responsibility after a disappointing period at United.
Pogba has reflected on his second stint with United and he explained that it's 'no secret' that it did not go as he planned.
“I can promise that I will work hard to get back on the pitch as soon as possible to help the team gain the victories we deserve. I like to face challenges with a smile in life and football," Pogba told GQ Magazine when asked about his injury.
"My love for this sport motivates me to give my best every day. I am accustomed to handling rumours, having begun my career early. My heart made a choice, it was the right moment to return [Juventus]. The last three years in Manchester did not go as I wanted.
"This is no secret. I was affected by injuries. A return to Juventus was a great challenge for the club and me. I learned a lot at Manchester United and now I am a different player. I must take more responsibility.
"During my first spell, there were many experienced players here, [Andrea] Pirlo, [Gianluigi] Buffon, [Giorgio] Chiellini. Now I’ve become like them and it’s up to me to achieve the same results for Juventus.”
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