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Paul Pogba does NOT have pay parity clause in Manchester United contract to boost wages alongside Alexis Sanchez

The French midfielder and his agent Mino Raiola had demanded the stipulation when he returned to Old Trafford

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PAUL POGBA does NOT have a pay parity clause in his Manchester United contract to boost his wages alongside Alexis Sanchez.

The French midfielder and his agent Mino Raiola had demanded the stipulation when he returned to Old Trafford for £89million.

 Manchester United star Paul Pogba with his super agent Mino Raiola, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan
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Manchester United star Paul Pogba with his super agent Mino Raiola, and Henrikh MkhitaryanCredit: Instagram @micki_taryan

His mega-deal had made him the highest paid player in the United squad at a staggering £300,000-per-week.

Sanchez, 29, joined from Arsenal on Monday, signing a four-year contract worth a hefty £505,000-a-week.

But despite being a world superstar, Pogba will not take home any extra cash to put him alongside the ex-Barcelona ace.

It is understood Sanchez will also bag a huge signing on fee of around £30m over the course of his deal.

 Alexis Sanchez joined United earlier in the week, as is on a staggering £505,000-a-week
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Alexis Sanchez joined United earlier in the week, as is on a staggering £505,000-a-weekCredit: Manchester United FC
 Pogba is having a brilliant season at Manchester United, and is the heartbeat of their team
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Pogba is having a brilliant season at Manchester United, and is the heartbeat of their teamCredit: Getty

An Old Trafford source said: "The club were smart enough not to agree to the pay parity clause.

"Mino tried his luck when Pogba came back here to make sure he was always the highest earner at the club.

"The club held there nerve and refused the request, fearing the wage bill could get out-of-hand if others came in.

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"He is already looking to get his client's terms increased to go alongside Sanchez."

Pogba, 24, has three-years left on his United contract, and is still wanted by both Real Madrid and PSG.

He became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined United from Juventus for £89m back in 2016.

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