According to a recent report by AS, Manchester United playmaker Paul Pogba is ready to prioritise on a summer switch to Real Madrid rather than accepting a move back to Juventus or penning a new contract offer at Old Trafford. Sources close to the player have a clear message (via AS), “Pogba will prioritise Real Madrid.”
Pogba’s Frustrating Spell At Man United This Season
This latest development will be a welcome bit of news for anyone associated with the Madrid giants as they are in need of strengthening their midfield options this summer to replace the ageing Luka Modric and the injury-prone James Rodriguez. Pogba has endured a disappointing campaign in English football as he has only made eight appearances for the Red Devils this term in all competitions. He has just two assists to show for his efforts after receiving 610 minutes of playing time on the field.
Maybe a transfer to the Spanish capital this summer could be the perfect chance for him to make a fresh start and reignite his career in European football. There is no doubt that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often missed Pogba’s presence in his squad, but the Norwegian head coach has done well to recover and keep his team firmly in the Premier League top-four race this season.
However, the sudden halt to this campaign because of the COVID-19 pandemic could mean that Pogba might as well have played his last game at the Theatre of Dreams especially if this season gets delayed for a long time. The 27-year-old will play a crucial role for France in next summer’s UEFA European Championship after scoring ten goals in 69 appearances for his homeland thus far.
What Will The French International Offer To Zidane’s Side?
When Pogba is playing at his best on the field, he can be an unstoppable force at the centre of the park as he has the pace and the power to make driving runs with the ball from midfield. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner has the vision to unlock a rigid defence with a killer pass and can make a real difference for his team in the final third. He also packs a lot of power and precision with his shot attempts which explains why he is such a potent goal-threat going forward.
Pogba will add some much-needed bite and steel to the Madrid midfield and will be a significant upgrade over any of Zidane’s current midfield options at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. He will not only bring more goals and creativity to Spain but also instil a winning mentality inside the Madrid dressing room. With Modric in his last legs of his playing career and James Rodriguez failing to live up to the expectations of Los Blancos supporters, the French powerhouse ticks all the right boxes in terms of what Zidane is looking for this summer. The Man United star will undoubtedly help the French head coach turn his team’s fortunes around for the better next season.
Pogba’s acquisition might also help the Spanish giants get back to the top of European football which is why they should try everything in their power to get the deal over the line before the start of the new campaign.
