Source claims Adidas acted as “peacemakers” to keep Paul Pogba at Manchester United

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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Manchester United had Adidas to thank for keeping hold of Paul Pogba this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, say reports.

Paul Pogba

The France World Cup winner was the subject of constant speculation during the summer transfer window after hinting that he was ready to leave Old Trafford.

However, the Star reports that German sportswear giants Adidas – who have a 10-year boot deal with Pogba worth £31 million and a kit-making contract with United until 2024 worth £750 million – played a crucial role in keeping Pogba in Manchester.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.