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6 famous people you didn’t know are from Guinea

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 1:30pm October 02, 2019,
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Paul Pogba

Born in  Lagny-sur-Marne, France to Guinean parents, Paul Pogba is a professional footballer who currently plays for English Premier League side, Manchester United. 

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Growing up in the streets of Paris, he showed promise at a young age and flourished for his local youth teams.

Pogba’s breakthrough happened when he moved to the youth side of Ligue One side Le Havre. His success prompted former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, to sign him. He moved to Juventus after four seasons and returned as the most expensive player in the world after he was signed by then-coach Mourihno.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: October 2, 2019

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