Man Utd star Paul Pogba’s brother Florentin quits Sochaux to join Indian side Mohun Bagan on free transfer
PAUL POGBA'S brother is also making one of the summer's hottest transfer moves - by joining a club in INDIA.
France star Pogba, 29, has ended his five-year Manchester United stay and is poised to rejoin Italian giants Juventus.
The midfielder's older sibling Florentin has meanwhile stunned French football by quitting Sochaux with a year on his contract.
The 31-year-old has signed a deal with Indian Super League side Mohun Bagan.
The Kolkata outfit, managed by Spaniard Juan Ferrando, finished third in the ISL last season.
Sochaux announced: "Florentin Pogba is leaving us. With a year left on his contract, the Guinea international wished to discover a new league.
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"He has been transferred to ATK Mohun Bagan FC, who play in the Indian league."
Pogba declared: "Can't wait to join the team, and play games in Kolkata to live and feel the special atmosphere.
"Fans are the heart and soul of a club. With them we go further."
Coach Ferrando added: "Florentin is a player with great ambition, someone who wants to grow out of the comfort zone.
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"He has ability to see offensive play from defensive positions, and will strengthen the team."
Guinea-born Pogba has previously played for Sedan, Saint Etienne, Turks Genclerbirligi and US side Atalanta United.
His twin brother Mathias has had spells with a host of clubs including Wrexham, Crewe, Crawley Town and Patrick Thistle.