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Zinedine Zidane has hailed Paul Pogba as "a complete player" but remained coy over Real Madrid's interest in the Juventus star.
Pogba, 22, signed a contract extension with the Champions League runners-up early last season, tying himself to the Bianconeri until 2019.
The France international's agent, Mino Raiola, has suggested, however, Pogba could leave Turin this summer should he receive the right offer.Madrid are among the clubs that have been linked to the former Manchester United player, and Zidane told RTL it was no surprise to see some of the Europe's greatest sides looking to sign one the game's most prodigious talents.
"I think he's fantastic. What I like about him is that he has everything. He's a complete player, who is also capable of scoring goals, because he gets forward a lot. In terms of his football qualities, he is extraordinary," Zidane, who is Madrid's reserve team coach, explained.
"A lot of clubs are interested. People are talking about Real too. But it's only natural, big clubs are interested in talented players. For him to improve, it's important to have a healthy environment around him, and I hope he'll have that all the time."Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is determined to prove himself again next season and will not be happy sat on the bench.Click & Close Ads
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Van Persie, 31, scored 10 Premier League goals last season in an injury-hit campaign but looked way short of the form which fired United to the title in 2012-13.
That has led to speculation that the Netherlands international could become surplus to requirements at United, but he insists he still has what it takes to perform at the top level.
"Am I worried? No, I'm totally...When Uruguay met Jamaica in their Copa America opener on Saturday many expected a goal fest from the defending champions, but in the end La Celeste had to settle for a 1-0 win thanks to Atletico Madrid players from past and present as Jose Maria Gimenez headed down for Cristian "Cebolla" Rodriguez to bundle home the winner.
With Luis Suarez still banned for his infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini at last year's World Cup, it is clear Uruguay's hopes of retaining their title will lie at the other end...Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has refused to quash speculation over his future at the Parc des Princes, leaving the door open for a return to AC Milan.
After the 33-year-old bagged a brace in Sweden's 3-1 victory over Montenegro in their Euro 2016 qualifying Group G clash, he spoke to Swedish television and addressed the rumours linking him with a return to the club where he played 85 times, netting 56 goals prior to his move to PSG in 2012.
"I have one year left on my contract with...Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says it will be difficult to sign Carlos Tevez from Juventus given the Argentina striker's long-standing desire to return to Boca Juniors.
Tevez is under contract until 2016 and has repeatedly said he will not sign an extension as he plans to return to Boca, where he began his career, next summer.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone has confirmed that he would like to sign the Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of goalkeeper Roman Burki from Freiburg.
Burki, 24, impressed for Freiburg last season despite the club's relegation and has already made two appearances for the Swiss national team.
striker, but Cerezo accepts that the 31-year-old may only be thinking about a move back...Click & Close Ads
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Monday, June 15, 2015
