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Mathias Pogba released after three months in prison but banned from contacting brother Paul, amid ongoing investigation over alleged £11m extortion of Juventus and ex-Manchester United star

Mathias Pogba has been released from prison after being arrested and charged in September over an alleged extortion plot against his brother and former Manchester United midfielder Paul.

Mathias Pogba’s lawyer Me Yassine Bouzrou confirmed his client’s release to Le Parisien and BFMTV, with the 32-year-old having been in pre-trial detention since his arrest.

An initial request for release had been denied back in September.

Mathias Pogba (left) has reportedly been released from prison amid an alleged extortion plot against his brother Paul (right)

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