AS Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba has praised former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, calling him "really special" and "a funny guy" in a recent interview. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's podcast, Pogba reflected on his time under Mourinho at Manchester United, where he returned in 2016 for a then world-record £89 million transfer from Juventus. He emphasized his respect for coaches, stating, "I always respect, always respect. They tell me what to do. They are the boss." Pogba recalled a positive start to his relationship with Mourinho, mentioning regular communication and a relaxed dynamic. "We were very cool at the start, very cool, sending messages and stuff like that," Pogba said. He dismissed any notion of conflict, affirming he holds no issues with the Portuguese manager. Mourinho managed Manchester United between 2016 and 2018, overlapping with Pogba's second stint at the club. Pogba described Mourinho as humorous and unique, reiterating his admiration during the podcast appearance.
Pogba calling Mourinho "really special" stands in contrast to the public friction that marked their later relationship at Manchester United. His comments focus only on the early phase of their time together, ignoring the well-documented breakdown in their rapport. No Nigerian or African player featured in the story.
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