Paul Pogba has released a statement claiming he was the victim of ‘extortion attempts’ after his brother recorded a video promising ‘big revelations’ about the ex-Manchester United player.
Former Guinea international Mathias Pogba, 32, posted videos in English, French, Italian and Spanish over the weekend in which he pledged to make “big revelations about (his) brother Paul Pogba and his agent Rafaela Pimenta”.
A statement signed by 29-year-old Juventus striker Paul, along with his mother Yeo Moriba and Mr Pimenta, said the videos “unfortunately come as no surprise”.
The statement added: “They add to threats and extortion attempts by an organized gang against Paul Pogba.”
“The competent bodies in Italy and France were informed a month ago and there will be no further comments regarding the ongoing investigation.”
Mathias, who has played for many professional clubs including Wrexham, Crewe Alexandra and Partick Thistle, in his video from the weekend said people need to know if his brother “deserves his place in the France team and the honor of playing in the World Cup”.
Paul is ready to defend the World Cup he won with France in 2018 at the next tournament in Qatar.
He joined the Serie A giants on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester United expired earlier this summer.
He first arrived at Old Trafford from Le Havre aged 16 in 2009 before being allowed to leave United on a free transfer and join Juventus in 2012.
