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Pogba makes Mecca pilgrimage to say thank you for Man United season

After a long season of ups and downs - including lifting the Europa League trophy - the Frenchman is on a journey to give thanks

Paul Pogba is visiting Islam's holiest city, Mecca, to pray, offer his appreciation for a successful season with Manchester United and mark the beginning of Ramadan.

The world's most expensive footballer posted a photo of himself on Saturday with with his bags packed, accompanied by the caption “On my way to go say thank you for this season. See you soon Manchester!”

Pogba is performing the journey of Umrah, a non-mandatory pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia which may be performed at any time of the year.