No regrets over leaving Manchester United, says Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba

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I am in the Champions League final with Juventus, not Manchester United, says Pobga

Turin (Italy), June 2 (IANS) Midfielder Paul Pogba has insisted he was right to leave Manchester United for Juventus after saying that Saturday's Champions League final against Barcelona justifies his decision to walk out of the English Premier League (EPL) club. He moved to Italy in 2012 from England.

French international Pogba has emerged as one of the most highly rated youngsters in the game since moving to Turin following a contract stand-off with United, reports telegraph.co.uk.

And having become a key figure in Massimiliano Allegri's team, which won a fourth successive Serie A title this season, the 23-year-old is now at the centre of a €60 million race for his signature involving Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and United.

"Yes, for sure, I am happy with how my time has gone in Turin. I don't regret it at all. I am very happy here and I enjoy it. I am in a Champions League final with Juventus, not Manchester, so things have worked out very well for me."

Barcelona are understood to be frontrunners to sign Pogba -- the Spanish champions are prepared to strike a deal this summer. City are prepared to pay Juventus's asking price for the player while Real are determined to bolster their squad after ending the season trophyless and having sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti.

“Playing with Messi would be a dream come true”

The French midfielder also spoke about Lionel Messi and how it would be to play with him, saying, “Playing with Messi would be a dream come true. He’s the best player in the world. I love watching Barcelona play, but I also love watching them lose. We know that we’re not favourites, but it’s a final.”

“We’re going to give our all. We have nothing to lose and you never know what can happen.”

With uncertainty surrounding his future, Pogba claims he will not allow anything to distract from his focus before Saturday's game.

“Let people think what they want to think," Pogba said when asked whether the Champions League final would be his last game for Juventus. "This is a final, it is a huge final for me, and I am just focused on that."

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