Man Utd transfer news: Juventus escape punishment over payments in Paul Pogba deal

JUVENTUS will not be punished for their part in a payment made to Paul Pogba’s agent during his transfer to Manchester United.

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Manchester United bought Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016

FIFA had been investigating the £89.3million move, which broke the transfer record in 2016.

The crux of the investigation was how much Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola earned from the transaction.

in the summer of any wrongdoing over the France international’s switch back to Old Trafford four years after he left.

And Juventus president Andrea Agnelli said in a shareholders meeting today that no action will be brought against the Turin club either.

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Agent Mino Raiola (left) earned a substantial fee when Man Utd bought Paul Pogba

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Juventus president Andrea Agnelli says the club will not be punished

"FIFA's investigation into Pogba has concluded without any implication for Juventus, who have been completely acquitted," he said.

Juventus have reached the Champions League final in two of the last three years.

And Agnelli also revealed an increased revenue for the Italian champions of 20 per cent between 2015/16 and 2016/17.

"We've recorded a record profit of €42.6m. The focus for Juventus has always been on our football, but to develop the sporting side, what happens off the field is equally important,” he said.

"We're extremely proud of what the club have done - never in history have a side won six titles in a row - and now we are looking for something beyond legendary."

Paul Pogba works out to Drake as he recovers from injury

Pogba initially struggled to make an impact at Manchester United but this season appeared settled in Jose Mourinho’s system.

However, the 24-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-0 Champions League win over Basel back in September and has been out of action since.

United were hoping Pogba would be fit for the start of November, when they play Chelsea in a crunch tie.

But the Red Devils have .

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