Paul Pogba has spoken openly about his return to Manchester United, describing the experience as very different from what he remembered during his earlier spell at the club.
The French midfielder, who rejoined Manchester United after leaving in 2012, said the “energy” inside the club had changed significantly.
According to him, the environment he returned to did not feel the same as the one he first experienced as a young player.
Pogba explained that when he came back in 2016, he already had a clear idea of Manchester United’s culture and identity. However, he felt that things were no longer the same, both on and off the pitch.
“The energy is different. I said that when I left, it wasn’t like this,” Pogba said. “I came to Manchester United with a clear idea of the club’s culture. And it was a bit… it was different.”
He went on to mention that even small details within the club surprised him, including the food and general atmosphere around the training facilities.
He described the changes as unusual and not what he expected from a club of Manchester United’s size and history.
“Even the food, everything inside was different. It was a bit weird,” he added.
Pogba also revealed that at one point, he even questioned whether he would complete his contract at the club.
He suggested that his feeling of disconnect with the environment made him uncertain about his long-term future there.
“I told that I don’t know if I’m going to finish my contract here, basically because I don’t feel like it’s the same,” he said.
Pogba eventually left Manchester United for a second time, ending a mixed spell that included moments of brilliance but also injury struggles and inconsistency.
