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Paul Pogba denies Jose Mourinho rift and insists he’s going nowhere this summer

Manchester United midfielder has spoken out for the first time about being dropped by the Old Trafford chief

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PAUL POGBA has spoken for the first time about his struggles with Manchester United amid reports he could quit this summer.

The Frenchman, 25, was dropped for both legs of the Champions League exit against Sevilla, as well as a Premier League clash with Huddersfield.

 Paul Pogba insists he is happy to stay at United despite being benched
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Paul Pogba insists he is happy to stay at United despite being benchedCredit: Reuters

But Pogba is adamant he respects Mourinho's decisions and has no plans to quit Old Trafford.

He told Telefoot: "There is no problem with Jose Mourinho.

"The dialogue is not broken, it's my coach, I respect all his choices.

"I play less, it's a situation I did not know. It's too early for me to leave."

 Paul Pogba helped his side dominate Swansea to keep up their top-four charge
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Paul Pogba helped his side dominate Swansea to keep up their top-four chargeCredit: Getty - Contributor
 France ace Pogba pays tribute to his late father after scoring for France
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France ace Pogba pays tribute to his late father after scoring for FranceCredit: AFP

Pogba also took the chance to look ahead to the World Cup after starring in the recent international break.

He said: "We have the potential to win the World Cup, we have a great team.


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"We have to work, but it’s going to be very hard.

 Paul Pogba scored a long-range free-kick for France against Russia
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Paul Pogba scored a long-range free-kick for France against RussiaCredit: REUTERS

"Just because we are the French national team, that doesn’t mean we will win all our matches 5-0."

United face Manchester City on Saturday hoping to delay their bitter rivals' coronation for at least one week.

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