United Cleared, Paul Pogba Will Join United

8 October 09 by Bill

Manchester United have been given the all clear in their bid to sign 16 year old Paul Pogba from French club Le Havre.

Le Havre reported United to FIFA claiming that they had agreed a contract with the midfielder which was due to come into effect at the start of the 09/10 campaign.

Le Havre also dragged United’s good name through the mud, slinging accusations of bribery our way, however, no report was made to FIFA over these allegations; presumably because the allegations were unfounded.

A judge, appointed to the case by FIFA, ruled that Le Havre couldn’t possibly have any such agreement in place due to the players young age. The ruling clears United of any wrong doing and Pogba may now be registered as a United player with immediate effect.

A club spokesman told ManUtd.com: “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that the Football Association has been authorised by FIFA to register Paul Pogba as a United player with immediate effect.”

Le Havre do have the right to an appeal but given the clarity of FIFA’s ruling, without new evidence, any appeal would almost certainly fail.