The reason why Pogba turned down Guardiola and Manchester City

French midfielder Paul Pogba continues to make headlines. In a recent interview, the Juventus player revealed previously unpublished details about an offer he received to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Despite being a tempting opportunity to join one of the most powerful teams in the world and work with one of the most acclaimed coaches, Pogba decided to decline the proposal.

“Yes, I turned down Pep Guardiola's offer to accept Juventus' proposal. That story is true,” Pogba admitted in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. This revelation has generated a stir in the soccer world, as many wonder what were the reasons behind this decision.

Although Pogba did not go into specific details about the reasons behind his rejection, it is speculated that several factors could have influenced his choice. One of them could have been the strong emotional bond that the Frenchman feels with Juventus, the club where he was formed as a player and where he has lived some of the most important moments of his career.

In addition, Pogba might have felt that his style of play was better suited to Juventus' tactical system at the time. Despite Guardiola's quality as a coach and Manchester City's ambition, the Frenchman may have felt that he would not quite fit into the English side's playing scheme.

Pogba's decision to turn down Guardiola's offer has generated debate among fans and soccer pundits. Some believe the Frenchman made a mistake by not taking the opportunity to play for such a competitive team and work with such a talented coach. Others, on the other hand, applaud his loyalty to Juventus and his decision to follow his heart.

However, there could also be a different reason, as the Frenchman recalled that he suffered a burglary at his Manchester home, as well as an extortion problem when he was playing for Manchester United and stressed that he needed to leave the city. “If I hadn't had those problems, maybe I would have been at City,” he said.

In any case, the story of Pogba and Guardiola is a clear example of how personal decisions can have a huge impact on a footballer's career. Although the Frenchman was unable to win as many titles as he would have liked with Juventus, his decision to reject Manchester City shows that happiness and personal satisfaction are also important factors when it comes to choosing a team.