Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has issued a statement about his experience in the ongoing extortion trial of his brother and his accomplices.
The midfielder had been suffering from extortion attempts by a gang, including his brother, Matthias, but did not make it public.
When the brother went social with a video claiming it would reveal secrets about the midfielder, his camp responded, revealing that a gang of childhood friends and his brother had threatened him.
Police in France have arrested Matthias and other suspects, and now Pogba has revealed his ordeal at the hands of extortionists in one incident.
The World Cup winner said, as quoted by Football Italia:
“It was terrifying.
“They both pointed guns at me. Being threatened like this, I told them I would pay, but they started yelling, ‘Shut up, keep your eyes down.’
“One of the two hooded men whispered in Roushdane’s ear. When they left, Roushdane told me that he had to pay, otherwise we were all in danger.”
Juve FC says
Pogba’s safety is important for Juventus because if he felt safe, he would perform at his best.
The midfielder is recovering from injury and hopes to be back in shape immediately when he steps on the pitch.
For that to happen, you may have to put this incident behind you. Hopefully the investigation is quick and concluded before he returns to action for the Bianconeri.
