Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly told super agent Mino Raiola he was a 'tw*t' during contract negotiations which ultimately led to Paul Pogba leaving the club on a free transfer, according to a report from theFinancial Times.
The bust-up was said to have taken place in 2012 when the Frenchman, alongside Raiola, had requested for a contract extension and an increase in wages, despite only making three Premier League appearances at that time in his Old Trafford career.
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Speaking of the meeting with Sir Alex and the young French international, Raiola suggested that Ferguson would not speak with him unless Pogba was in the room, and spoke of the series of events that occurred that led to a war of words between the two football heavyweights.
Ferguson had reportedlyasked: "You don't want to sign this contract?"
Pogba thensaid: "We're not going to sign this contract under these conditions". This then led toSir Alex allegedly turning to Raiola and saying: "You're a t***."
Raiola then reportedly made a comment that the wages set aside for Pogba would not be enough for his 'petchihuahuas', never mind his client, which led to Fergie asking what exactly Pogba is demanding.
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After a few numbers were thrown onto the table, Ferguson then allegedly called Raiola a 'tw*t' again, ultimately ending the negotiations.
Four years later, United would go on to pay £89m for the then Juventus midfielder, making him the most expensive player in world football, however his return hasn't been all glamour, with Pogba only managing one goal from eight Premier League appearances thus far.