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Manchester United clear to sign tug-of war youngster Paul Pogba
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 2:38 AM on 08th October 2009
Manchester United have been given FIFA clearance to sign Paul Pogba after a bitter tussle with Le Havre.
The furious French club claimed inducements had been offered to break a contract. But a judge, appointed by FIFA to decide the case, ruled that because of his age, Le Havre could not have reached an agreement for Pogba (right) to sign a professional contract.
The 16-year-old midfielder's case appeared to have similarities with the one that has seen Chelsea banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows.
Fiorentina's protests over United's alleged poaching of teenage defender Michele Fornasier have been quashed after FIFA gave the 16-year-old official clearance to play for their Under 18s at the weekend.
United want to sign Inter Milan's defender Maicon, according to the 28-year-old Brazilian's agent.
Read more: Manchester United clear to sign tug-of war youngster Paul Pogba | Mail Online
That's a relief.
Manchester United clear to sign tug-of war youngster Paul Pogba
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 2:38 AM on 08th October 2009
Manchester United have been given FIFA clearance to sign Paul Pogba after a bitter tussle with Le Havre.
The furious French club claimed inducements had been offered to break a contract. But a judge, appointed by FIFA to decide the case, ruled that because of his age, Le Havre could not have reached an agreement for Pogba (right) to sign a professional contract.
The 16-year-old midfielder's case appeared to have similarities with the one that has seen Chelsea banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows.
Fiorentina's protests over United's alleged poaching of teenage defender Michele Fornasier have been quashed after FIFA gave the 16-year-old official clearance to play for their Under 18s at the weekend.
United want to sign Inter Milan's defender Maicon, according to the 28-year-old Brazilian's agent.
Read more: Manchester United clear to sign tug-of war youngster Paul Pogba | Mail Online
That's a relief.