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Zinedine Zidane admits Real Madrid wanted Paul Pogba before Manchester United pounced

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has admitted the Spanish giants had conversations about signing Paul Pogba in the summer.

Pogba dominated the headlines after completing a summer move to Manchester United in a world record transfer deal.

The Frenchman became the world's most expensive footballer after signing on the dotted line for the Red Devils in a deal worth £100million.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted his side wanted to sign Paul Pogba
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted his side wanted to sign Paul Pogba
Pogba ended up re-joining Manchester United and became the world's most expensive player
Pogba ended up re-joining Manchester United and became the world's most expensive player

Speaking on French radio show 'Team Duga', hosted by his former team-mate Christophe Dugarry, Zidane opened up on the summer rumours surrounding Pogba and whether he could have become the latest Galactico in Madrid's ranks.