Antonio Conte has opened up about Paul Pogba's transfer to Man United over the summer.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has opened up about Paul Pogba’s best-kept secret. The Italian manager, who coached Pogba at Juventus when the latter left Old Trafford four years ago, was speaking during a pre-match press conference. The Blues host the Red Devils at the Stamford Bridge on Sunday in what promises to be an epic Premier League encounter. 

The French midfielder celebrates one of his Serie A goals for Juventus with his former manager Antonio ContePogba celebrates one of his Serie A goals for Juventus with his former manager Antonio ContePogba’s world-record return to Old Trafford over the summer of 2016 sent Man United fans into a frenzy considering his cold departure four years ago under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Initially, there were reports doing rounds on social media that the 23-year-old was unhappy with how the former Man Utd boss handled his situation at the club and that he would not consider a chance to wear the red shirt once again.

And speaking towards the Sunday clash at the Bridge, Conte revealed that a return to Old Trafford was Pogba’s dream, contrary to what a section of the media had consistently reported. He said:

"He [Pogba] was born in England in a football aspect and he came back.

"When we took him from Manchester United he was a fantastic player. He deserves it all.

"For him to come back to Man United was his dream. I wish for him only best - but only after the game."

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Chelsea 4 - 0 Manchester United

October 23, 2016 11:00amStamford Bridge (London)

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