The France international and former Sweden star arrived at Old Trafford this summer as the Red Devils’ two biggest signings
World-record signing Paul Pogba admits he sees fellow summer arrival Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his “big brother”.
The two big-name stars arrived at Old Trafford this summer and have quickly bonded since their arrivals, with Pogba costing a world record fee of £89 million.
But while Pogba has yet to meet expectations and match his price tag, Ibrahimovic has quickly adapted to life in England with a fine goalscoring start to the season.
The Swede has had a glamorous career in which he has played for the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, but Pogba is the most expensive footballer on the planet. And it’s Ibrahimovic’s mentality that has really impressed the Frenchman.
“Ibrahimovic is like a big brother. He has a winning mentality, a great player,” said Pogba.
“He’s very important in Manchester, with him we can reach our objectives.”
But with Pogba having struggled to truly deliver so far this season, he believes boss Jose Mourinho is the right man to guide him back to his very best, and beyond.
“Jose Mourinho is a great coach, it’s a good thing for me.” Pogba added. “I have a lot to learn from him.
“I will need a little time to adapt in Manchester.
“Time for the machine to start working. I am adapting.
“People like to talk about Paul Pogba. The critics, they stay for a day, then after that I put my music back on, I dance.
“Returning to Manchester United is a new chapter in my career. New players, new coach, it’s a great challenge. Does my price put more pressure on me? No, I have none.”
Bizarrely, his debut against Southampton was his best performance for United so far this season, but he missed three great chances against Stoke, in the Red Devils’ recent draw at Old Trafford.
