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Manchester United star Paul Pogba unhappy his Juventus comments were "distorted"

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba clarifies comments suggesting that playing for Juventus was a "holiday".

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has defended his recent comments about former club Juventus.

The 23-year-old was quoted as saying that he "went on holiday [at Juventus] and just came back" during a Q&A session with Adidas in London last Friday, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Pogba won eight trophies during a four-year spell at Juve after joining the Italian club from United on a free transfer in 2012.

The France international, who rejoined the Red Devils in the summer for a world-record £89m figure, has taken to social media to clarify his comments regarding his time in Turin.

On his official Facebook page, Pogba wrote: "Everything can be distorted. A few days ago I was asked how I feel about the CITY of Manchester and not about clubs. One of the reasons why I chose to come to Manchester United is because it's where I spent my childhood and it feels like going back home.

"Juventus is the most important club of my professional career so far. On the other hand, I am wiling to prove more and working for that here. I am very grateful and happy for the love, trust and opportunity Juventus gave me. They played a crucial role in making me the player I am today. In Juventus I developed and learned and I will always be thankful for that.

"I do not like or accept that my words are wrongly interpreted so let me be clear: Juventus has a special place in my heart, the tifosi, the club and the city. They made me feel at home, always supported me and are fantastic. At the same time, Manchester United is my childhood home and the club always had a special place in my heart. I will do my best to be successful here, make my club and fans proud of me and make my dreams come true. I am a positive person. Negative things are interpretations of negative people who clearly do not know who I am or what I am made of."

Pogba's current club sit sixth in the Premier League table, 13 points adrift of leaders Chelsea after winning just five of their 14 games.

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