adminLONDON. – Manchester United will pay Paul Pogba a £3.8million loyalty bonus when he leaves at the end of the month, according to reports.
The Red Devils announced on Wednesday Pogba will leave upon the expiry of his contract and thanked him for his efforts over the last six years.
But, in one final insult to fans who became fed up with the Frenchman over the last few months, United will fork out almost £4m more as a loyalty bonus, reports the Daily Mail.
Pogba, 29, is also set to receive around £1.1million in wages for the month of June – without kicking a ball.
The World Cup winner gets a loyalty bonus as his salary has been cut each year, starting at £8.6m and dropping to £7.7m, with Pogba now being paid back the difference.
The midfielder has been paid more than £90m in wages by United since 2016, as well as collecting image rights payments totalling £2.8m-a-year and a £1.8m bonus for each Champions League qualification.
United will fork out almost £4m more as a loyalty bonus.
The Red Devils have reportedly opened talks to sign the Dutchman with a £59m move in the works.
Pogba, meanwhile, has said his farewell, posting on Instagram: “I feel privileged to have played for this club.
“Many beautiful moments and memories but most importantly unconditional support from the fans. Thank you.”
Barcelona, the financially-crippled Spanish club need to cut costs and boss Xavi is understood to be prepared to let the Dutch midfielder leave.
Yet De Jong, 25, said this week he still believes he is at his “dream” club and wants to stay.
Ten Hag is hopeful he can convince him to change his mind.
Barca will demand the £67m they paid Ajax in 2019, though United believe they can cut that asking price significantly. – The Sun.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter