Antonio Conte blocked Paul Pogba potentially moving to Tottenham Hotspur last summer
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, former Italian defender Massimo Brambati has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte blocked Paul Pogba from making his desired move to the N-17 last summer.
The recent revelations that the Frenchman was interested in joining Tottenham last summer has left many fans wondering what could have been. It’s no secret that Spurs have struggled in midfield this season, and the addition of a player of Pogba’s calibre could have been a game-changer for the team.
However, according to Brambati, a retired Italian defender turned pundit, Antonio Conte blocked the move. Fabio Paratici reportedly presented the idea to Conte, but he quickly dismissed it.
It’s understandable why some fans may feel disappointed by this news. Pogba is a world-class player who has proven himself at the highest level. He’s won the World Cup with France and has been a key player for Manchester United. The idea of him playing alongside the likes of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min is certainly an exciting one.
However, it’s important to remember that managers have to make tough decisions based on what they believe is best for their team. It’s possible that Conte didn’t see Pogba as a good fit for Tottenham’s style of play or didn’t think he was worth the potential financial cost.
That being said, it’s also worth noting that Tottenham has had success in the past with signing free agents. Players like Michael Carrick, Sol Campbell, and William Gallas all joined Spurs on a free transfer and went on to have successful careers at the club.
It’s also worth noting that transfer rumours should always be taken with a grain of salt. While Brambati may have insider information, it’s possible that there is more to the story than what he’s shared. It’s also possible that Pogba never had any serious interest in joining Tottenham and that this is all just speculation.
At the end of the day, what matters most is the success of the team. Whether or not Pogba could have helped Tottenham achieve that success is impossible to say. All we can do is support the players who are currently at the club and hope that they can bring glory to North London.
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Pogba has not really had the best of times at Juventus anyways. He has hardly played any minutes and maybe Tottenham did dodge a bullet. Let’s see how it goes.
