Nemanja Matic believes he will line up alongside Paul Pogba in the Manchester United midfield this season, despite rumours linking the Frenchman with a move to Real Madrid.
It has been widely reported the World Cup-winning midfielder is unhappy at Old Trafford, and has been agitating for a transfer.
Pogba was not named in the squad for United’s final pre-season game against Milan on Saturday with the club saying he was nursing a back spasm.
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Despite the speculation surrounding his team-mate, Matic is convinced the club will not lose a “great” player.