Paul Pogba opens up about Man Utd future to Rio Ferdinand and pays tribute to team-mate Bruno Fernandes
PAUL POGBA is putting his contract situation on the backburner in his quest to win silverware at Manchester United.
The Frenchman’s future has been called into question with just 18-months left on his current deal.
Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has previously been vocal in his desire to leave the club with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid linked.
Man United are desperate to tie him to a new contract or risk losing him for nothing.
But Pogba insists he will talk to the club about extending his stay but instead has one focus in mind.
When asked by Rio Ferdinand whether he was at United to stay, he told BT Sport: “I’m on contract, I’m here.
“I’m enjoying myself. Everyone knows I have one year left.
“I will speak to the club and see what’s going on. For now my objective and goal is to win something.
“All I’m thinking about is winning.
“I’ll give it all my energy and my all to help the team the most.
“I want to win something that’s all I’m focused on, the contract is not important, it’s to win.”
Pogba has helped fire Man United into title contenders as they sit one point behind neighbours Man City who occupy the top.
But their charge up the table has also been inspired by the brilliant Bruno Fernandes who has given United a new lease of life.
When asked by Ferdinand whether Fernandes’ presence on the field helps relieve the pressure on Pogba, the Frenchman responded: “Since Bruno arrived he has given this energy, his passing, shooting, scoring goals.
“I can create but I’m deeper. He’s there to create in front as well so it’s always good to have two players to create at any time.
“Even if one of the players is more defensive and one is more offensive, it suits both of us, we’ve been doing very well.
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“It’s more about being complete as a team.
“It’s not about pressure because people will always speak and that means you’re doing well otherwise they wouldn’t speak.
“You have to take it as a positive.”