Question: What is the nationality of the footballer who held the record for a transfer fee before Paul Pogba's transfer ?
Sentence (from "2016–17 Juventus F.C. season"): On 8 August 2016, Paul Pogba returned to his first club, Manchester United, for an all-time record for highest football transfer fee at €105 million, surpassing the former record holder Gareth Bale.
Relevant evidence: Yes