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'I came for free'

Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoyed some banter in their post-match interview after winning their first major honour with the club

The Red Devils overcame a spirited Southampton comeback to win the EFL Cup late on thanks to the super Swede's header in the closing stages

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC and Paul Pogba revelled in their delights at winning the EFL Cup as they enjoyed banter together in their post-match interview.

Both players joined the Red Devils in the summer from Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus respectively, and have now won their first major honour with their new club.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic then fired United into the lead with a great free-kick
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic then United into the lead with a great free-kick from 30 yards outCredit: Reuters
Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagged the winner with just three minutes remaining
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The former AC Milan star bagged the winner with just three minutes remaining after a delightful Ander Herrera crossCredit: Reuters

Manchester United raced into a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to an Ibrahimovic wonder free-kick, before Jesse Lingard scored yet again in a final.


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However, the Saints got back to level terms thanks to a Manolo Gabbiadini brace, before up stepped the 35-year-old legend to write himself into United folklore with a late header.

Speaking after the match to Sky Sports, Pogba said: "That’s why we bought him."

Before the Swedish international chipped in by saying: "Bought me? I came for free. They bought you."

 The duo celebrate together after the Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the opening goal of the game at Wembley
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The duo celebrate together after the Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the opening goal of the game at WembleyCredit: Getty Images
 Paul Pogba shows his EFL Cup winners medal after they beat Southampton 3-2 in a dramatic final
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Paul Pogba shows his EFL Cup winners medal after they beat Southampton 3-2 in a dramatic finalCredit: Getty Images

Pogba added: "It is very important for everyone. I'm very happy, that’s why he came here, To make the difference in important games."

The former Barcelona man then insisted moments like this is the reason he moved to Old Trafford, he said: "This is a team effort. This is what I came for - to win and I am winning. The more I win the more satisfied I get.

"You appreciated it more the older you get. Wherever I have gone I have won. I think this is trophy number 32 for me.

"This is what I predicted. To many I could not do it. My friend, I keep doing it. I'm enjoying it in England."

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