The repercussions were nothing short of devastating.
Mourinho never trusted Pogba and, as Manchester United’s season fizzled out last year, the World Cup winner barely made the starting line-up.
The 56-year-old also refused to laud Pogba’s heroics for France in Russia back in the summer. And, at the time, the 25-year-old was eager to leave United behind.
Barcelona emerged as frontrunners for his signature and, up until now, the common consensus was that it was Ed Woodward who stopped Pogba from leaving.
But, in a sensational twist, Ok Diario say it was actually Mourinho who blocked Pogba from leaving.
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba were constantly at war (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba's spat started vs Tottenham (Image: GETTY)
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Given the ferocity of their relationship, the new revelations are surprising.
Even when Mourinho was sacked, Pogba could not resist aiming a dig via an ill-timed social media post.
Ok Diario say he was ‘resentful’ at Mourinho for stopping him going.
However, there is no denying now that the United star was being held back.
Pogba has been in fine fettle since Mourinho’s exit, with the midfielder blossoming under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
And, speaking recently, he admitted he is now enjoying his football again.
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