Manchester United: "He is in the Ballon d'Or top three," Paul Pogba heaps praise on his friend

The debate surrounding Bruno Fernandes is intensifying following Paul Pogba’s headline-making comments. The former Manchester United midfielder made a point of highlighting the Portuguese playmaker’s influence, even in the midst of a sometimes turbulent team environment.

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In an interview with Rio Ferdinand on the Rio Meet Pogba channel, Pogba stated:

"If you put Bruno Fernandes at Manchester City, he’s in the Ballon d’Or top three."

This bold statement shines a spotlight on the player’s potential within a dominant squad like Manchester City.

According to Pogba, Fernandes is being held back more by Manchester United’s environment than by any shortcomings in his own performances. Pogba believes his creative impact could easily see him among the world’s elite if he played in a more cohesive and successful team.