Manchester United star Paul Pogba dreams of playing for Zinedine Zidane with Jose Mourinho’s future still up-in-air
Former Real Madrid boss has been strongly linked with taking over from Special One at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba wants to play under his hero Zinedine Zidane one day – as question marks over Jose Mourinho's future continue.
The World Cup winner grew up idolising the France legend when he was a kid growing up playing football on the streets of Paris.
He turned down the chance to be managed by the 46-year-old at Real Madrid two-years ago, opting to rejoin his old club United instead.
But it is understood Pogba is keen to link-up with Zidane in the future, and learn from one of his childhood heroes.
The ex-Los Blancos boss has constantly been linked with a move to Old Trafford, to replace the under-fire Mourinho.
It is thought Zidane would be keen on a move to Old Trafford, after leaving Real at the end of last season following their Champions League success.
A Red Devils source said: “Paul grew up with Zidane as his hero and would like to play for him at some stage in his career.
“He could have back at Real, but he felt he had unfinished business at United and their interest only came along very late in the day.
“Paul has a similar all action style to Zidane and a lot of what he days was off the back of watching him and learning from him.”
Mourinho managed a reprieve on Sunday with a 2-0 away win at Burnley, after a poor start to the Premier League season.
He is one of the early favourites to get the sack this season, with calls from many fans to replace him with a fresh approach.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are interested in trying to bring Pogba to the club and could make a fresh approach in January.
