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World's most expensive footballer Pogpa performs Umrah in Makkah

Pogpa appeared wearing Ihram during Taraweeh prayer

May 29, 2017 at 5:14 am

Paul Pogba seen at Makkah, Saudi Arabia in May 2017 [Twitter / @paulpogba]

Manchester United star footballer, French player Paul Pogpa is visiting Saudi Arabia to mark the start of the Muslim holy month Ramadan by performing Umrah.

In a video posted on his official Instagram, Pogpa appeared wearing Ihram during Taraweeh prayer.

Paul Pogba is a French footballer who plays for the UK’s Premier League club Manchester United and the French national team. He is currently the world’s most expensive footballer, being valued at £89 million during his last club transfer in 2016.

Earlier, Pogpa posted a tweet saying “on my way to go say thank you for this season. See you soon Manchester! En route to my prayers”.

Pogpa’s Umrah comes just three days after lifting Manchester to a Europa League victory over AFC Ajax in Stockholm.