Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
This Manchester United star was a crybaby, reveals former coach
PAUL POGBA used to cry as a youngster whenever he was on the losing team, according to his former coach Sambou Tati.
Paul Pogba used to cry as a youngster at former club Roissy-En-Brie
Paul Pogba began his footballing career with local French team Roissy-En-Brie where he spent seven years honing his skills as a youngster.
The midfielder was eventually snapped up by Ligue 2 side Le Havre in 2007 before making the huge step-up to Manchester United two years later.
And Pogba's former coach Sambou Tati recalls he was a talent like no other with a huge desire to win, sometimes even crying when he was on the losing side.
Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United last summer for £89million
Paul Pogba's incredible top corner goal against Fenerbahce
"He was very strong for his age because he was strong in the head he's a big winner," Tati told the Manchester Evening News.
"When you are a winner you don't want to lose and from the moment you lose you're angry and you're mad.
"And Paul, when he was young and lost, he was very angry. I remember he used to cry."
Things did not start well for Pogba on his return to Old Trafford as the Red Devil's struggled in the early part of the season.
Jose Mourinho's side are languishing in sixth place in the league, but have begun to turn things around - winning their last six games.
Pogba's form has also settled and the 23-year-old has bagged six goals and provided four assists this term in all competitions.
Paul Pogba has scored six goals for Manchester United this season
The France international is under contract with United until June 2021 having joined from Juventus for a record-breaking £89million over the summer.
Paul Pogba, when he was young and lost... I remember he used to cry
However, Roissy-En-Brie coach Tati has claimed there will always be a legacy left behind by the midfielder at his former club.
"Paul is a good friend," Tatti added.
"They [the fans] were very happy because not all clubs are lucky to have such a big player."
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?