Solskjaer: Pogba Not Leaving To Real Madrid

By Nigel Phillips

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has quashed speculations that Paul Pogba desires to join Real Madrid after the player said it would be a ‘dream’ to play for Los Blancos.

According to the Norwegian trainer, Manchester United has no plans to sell Pogba, who he says is an important player of the side and one who would be a ‘big part of the club.’

Pogba said, while on international duty, that ‘Real Madrid are a dream for all (footballers). They are one of the greatest clubs in the world. They have Zinedine Zidane as the coach and he is a dream for all kids and for all players.”

The Frenchman's comments have led to speculation that Los Blancos could pursue him this summer, but Solskjaer is confident there's nothing for United to be concerned about after speaking with the player.

"[The speculation] doesn't really concern me because my thought of action then is to sit down and speak to Paul. I've had my chat with Paul and we're fine.

"He is going to do his utmost here because he knows I'm very fond of him as a player and a person and he is important for us. There is no issue. He's important here."

"Paul is a very nice and polite man who then answered a general question on Zidane, who is an icon in France—a fantastic manager and used to be a fantastic player.”

"He's just politely answered that question but Paul is happy here. He is going to be a big, big part. You like to build your team around him and that hasn't changed at all."

Pogba's Manchester United future became the subject of speculation after reports emerged that he had a strained relationship with Jose Mourinho, who Solskjaer succeeded in December 2018.

The situation has improved afterwards as Solskjaer allowed Pogba to function the way he (Pogba) wanted by giving him the freedom to attack to contribute both in goals and assists.