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Claudio Marchisio Told Paul Pogba 'He Was Wrong' to Rejoin Manchester United

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Claudio Marchisio has said he advised Paul Pogba "he was wrong" to return to Manchester United in 2016, adding he'd be very happy to see his former Juventus team-mate move back to Turin.

Pogba first left United on a free transfer in 2012 when he joined the Bianconeri, but he re-signed for the Red Devils four years later for a club-record £89 million fee.

Marchisio told Tuttosport (h/t Goal's Chris Burton) he was against Pogba moving back to Old Trafford at the time and recommended a transfer to La Liga instead:

"I would be very happy [if he re-signed for Juventus].