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Paul Pogba Reveals Lighter Side of Jose Mourinho at Man Utd

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Adam Moha

23 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Paul Pogba reveals the lighter side of his relationship with Jose Mourinho at Man Utd, describing the Portuguese manager as 'really funny' despite their public clashes.

Paul Pogba Reveals Lighter Side of Jose Mourinho at Man Utd
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Paul Pogba reveals truth about fallout with 'really funny' Jose Mourinho at Man Utd

Complex Relationship at Man Utd

Paul Pogba has opened up on his complex relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Manchester United, describing the Portuguese manager as a "really funny" character despite their public clashes.

Mourinho's Lighter Side

The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in a then-world record deal to work under Mourinho in 2016, but their partnership eventually soured before the manager's dismissal two years later. Pogba has now shed light on the lighter side of Mourinho that the public rarely witnessed.

  • Pogba and Mourinho secured a League Cup and Europa League double in their first season together.
  • Their partnership eventually soured before Mourinho's dismissal two years after Pogba's return.
"really funny" - Paul Pogba on Jose Mourinho

Pogba's Reflection

Despite the headlines suggesting a relationship beyond repair, the World Cup winner insisted that the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss possessed a sense of humour that made the training ground a lively place, at least during the honeymoon period of their partnership.

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