Manchester United have confirmed that Paul Pogba will be leaving the club this summer, putting an end to a long-drawn transfer saga about the French World Cup winner’s future.

United took to Twitter to announce the 29-year-old’s departure, writing, “One a Red, always a Red. Thank you for your service [Paul Pogba].”

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The 29-year-old broke into professional football through United’s academy, quickly progressing through the ranks and making his first-team debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in a 3-0 League Cup away win at Leeds in 2011.

The following year, due to stiff competition for the starting XI, Pogba left United to join Serie A side Juventus, where he had a stellar spell that saw him lift four league titles, and two Coppa Italia titles.

In 2016, Pogba made a sensational, not to mention prohibitively expensive, move back to his childhood club, impressing in his first season under then manager Jose Mourinho.

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In his second spell at United, Pogba helped the Manchester club to two titles, winning the League Cup in 2017, as well as the Europa League against an impressive Ajax in the same year.

The following season, Pogba helped United to an impressive second-placed league finish, following which he helped France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

However, despite being at the peak of his career, Pogba’s place in the starting XI came increasingly under threat due to managerial changes during a troubled spell at the club.

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Injury problems compounded the Frenchman’s troubles and cast serious doubts about his suitability as a consistent first team player.

Yet, Pogba’s last season with United started in spectacular fashion, with the Frenchman notching four assists in a 5-1 victory over Leeds.

Pogba’s United career, unfortunately, ended not with a bang but with a whimper, with the Frenchman being subbed off due to injury in the 10th minute in an embarrassing 4-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.

The Frenchman ended his second spell at United with 226 appearances and 39 goals.

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Where is Pogba headed?

However, at the moment, it is unclear whether the French midfielder is headed.

Although heavily linked to his former club Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly in hot pursuit of the 29-year-old’s signature.

While nothing can be confirmed at the moment, Pogba is expected to announce his decision on his future in an Amazon Prime documentary that is slated to be aired on June 17.