Pogba's unlikely link to Celta

Patrick Power 6 years ago 8.2k |

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Pogba will be the focus of attention once more at Balaidos. AFP

Manchester United and Celta are set to battle for a place in the Europa League final, with the first leg taking place in Balaidos. Paul Pogba will be in the spotlight once again, despite not many people knowing he shares a connection with the Spanish club.

Not directly, but indirectly, Celta are linked to Paul Pogba. The midfielder's two brothers, Florentin and Mathias, played for Manchester United's rivals, before making it as professional footballers.

Currently at Saint-Etienne and Sparta Rotterdam, the two Pogba brothers played for Celta U18's in the 2008/2009 season, winning the league and reaching the 'Copa de Campeones' final against Barcelona.

During that time, Florentin and Mathias played alongside current team captain Hugo Mallo, for instance. Pogba will therefore face his brothers' past in this crucial fixture.

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