"If Pogba wants to come to Real Madrid, why won't he come?"

"I really like Pogba, that is not new. I know him personally. He is a different player, he contributes a lot and there are few players like him. He is a midfielder who can defend and attack. He knows how to do it all over the pitch," admitted the French coach in the press room. Zidane wanted to emphasise in his speech and highlighted: "He doesn't form part of the squad, he plays for United and what he has said about Madrid and his desire to come one day once he leaves United... After his experience at Manchester United, why won't he come here?"

Zidane has mentioned all rumours feeding speculations which situate Pogba at the Santiago Bernabeu next season. Although he has never hidden his admiration for the current Man Utd midfielder, the words in this press conference seem a warning to anyone trying to stop them. It is crucial remember that Zidane tried to get his compatriot to go to Real in 2016, but between his agent, Mino Raiola, and Juventus they agreed on a return to Old Trafford. A multi-million pound signing which Real Madrid did not want to play that summer. 

"Real Madrid is a dream for all kids, for all football players, especially with Zidane, but I am happy here in Manchester, with a new manager, "admitted the midfielder just after arriving back from the international break.

At 26, Pogba could make the move to Real Madrid, after three seasons at Manchester United in which he has not been able to turn things around at Old Trafford. Although the club sacked Mourinho to end the internal war between him and Pogba, the Frenchman will not accept a repeat.

Nevertheless, Zidane tried to focus media attention on on the filed matters, denying headlines which insinuate a string of signings next summer. "Mbappe? I understand that you have to talk about something. We have got 10 games left and it's the only thing which we have to think about. "Nowadays, we cannot say the price of the player. The club decides that. When I arrived at Madrid, it was 72 million and they said it was crazy and look where we have ended up. We know the type of player he is, but it's not my department and I will not talk about it out of respect for him and the club."