Zinedine Zidane praises Paul Pogba after Real Madrid link
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Updated 31/03/2019 at 09:09 GMT
Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, following rumours that the Frenchman could be a target for Real Madrid in this summer’s transfer window.
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Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's game against Huesca, Zidane said: “I really like Pogba and you know that – I know him very well.
“He’s a different kind of player, and can provide many things because of his skills. He knows how to attack and defend.”
The Real manager played down suggestions that the 26-year-old could make a move to the Bernabeu this summer, though.
He said: “However, he’s not my player. He plays for United and we have to respect that. He’s always said that he likes Madrid.”
Zidane went on to add: "When he leaves United, if he wants to come here why shouldn’t he come to Real Madrid?"
The comments follow speculation about Pogba’s future after he spoke again of his admiration of both Real and Zidane.
Pogba said last week: “Like I’ve always said, Real Madrid is a dream for anyone. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“There is also Zidane as a coach and it’s a dream for anyone who likes football.”
Zidane’s comments may cause some concern for newly appointed Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who spoke this week of Pogba as “vital for the future” of the club.
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