Pogba Deal Given Go-Ahead

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Sam

French side Le Havre had claimed that they had agreed a contract with the 16-year-old midfielder but they have been told that they could not have got an agreement for Pogba to sign a professional contract because of his age.

A statement from United read: "Manchester United are pleased to confirm that the Football Association has been authorised by Fifa to register Paul Pogba as a Manchester United player with immediate effect."