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'I don't regret'

Paul Pogba snubbed Real Madrid because his heart told him to re-join Manchester United

Pogba was coveted by Zinedine Zidane for years while the France midfielder was at Juventus

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PAUL POGBA came close to joining Real Madrid but says his "heart" told him to re-join Manchester United.

The France midfielder was coveted by Zinedine Zidane for years in his various roles on Real's staff.

 Paul Pogba snubbed Real Madrid to re-join Manchester United
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Paul Pogba snubbed Real Madrid to re-join Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP


But when it came to making a decision in the summer of 2016, Pogba opted for a move back to the club he walked away from for free four years earlier.

The former Juventus star, 24, told : "To be honest, Real Madrid came to me and I was thinking to go there.

"And I was thinking to go to Manchester United too.

"But I always felt it in my heart. My heart told me to come back here.

 Pogba could have joined Los Blancos after an impressive four years at Juventus
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Pogba could have joined Los Blancos after an impressive four years at JuventusCredit: Getty Images
 Zinedine Zidane wanted to sign Pogba at Real Madrid
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Zinedine Zidane wanted to sign Pogba at Real MadridCredit: EPA

 

"I don't know why, I didn't know what was going to happen.

"But I did it, and I don't regret. I never regret my choice."

Pogba completed an £89million move to Old Trafford that saw Mino Raiola, his agent, trouser a staggering £20m extra.

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Pogba helped United into the Champions League by winning the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty

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He went on to play 51 times last season and lifted the Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League trophies.

Pogba is currently suspended for his red card in the 3-1 win at Arsenal and will miss Wednesday's home clash with Bournemouth and Sunday's trip to West Brom.

He could return from his three-game ban for the EFL Cup quarter-final away at Bristol City on Wednesday December 20.

 Pogba is suspended for another two games for his sending off at Arsenal
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Pogba is suspended for another two games for his sending off at ArsenalCredit: AFP
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