‘Pogba offers not welcome’

By Football Italia staff

Director general Beppe Marotta closes on the possible sale of Paul Pogba, declaring that Juventus ‘don't want to negotiate with anyone’.

The midfielder is sought after by the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Paris-Saint Germain among others, but the Bianconeri executive has denied a sale is being planned.

“The value of Pogba is given by the buyers,” Marotta has said, in an extensive interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“If there are buyers, then there's an auction. Their interest is important and the value can become substantial.

“However, we still haven't opened negotiations nor do we want to open them with anyone.

“It's true that we must raise our standard gradually every year.

“Pogba is one of our highest-ranked players in terms of quality.

“We're happier the stronger the team gets, and we want our team to be even stronger.

“In all aspects you must harmonise the economic side with the dimension of the sport.

“So far there are no second thoughts. We received no offers, nor did we look for them.

“Pogba is a player of the highest category and he is being targeted by the greatest clubs.

“But we're happy the way we are and we don't have to sell him at all costs.

“Rather we must think of improving our performances in the sport. We are not looking for buyers.”

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