Beppe Marotta affirms Juventus have no intention of selling Paul Pogba, but dismisses Carlo Ancelotti’s lack of interest in the Frenchman.
The midfielder continues to be the object of transfer speculation, even if Ancelotti commented today that the youngster isn’t on Real Madrid’s wishlist.
According to Pogba’s current director general, though, it is only normal for the player to attract such clubs.
Beppe Marotta affirms Juventus have no intention of selling Paul Pogba, but dismisses Carlo Ancelotti’s lack of interest in the Frenchman.
The midfielder continues to be the object of transfer speculation, even if Ancelotti commented today that the youngster isn’t on Real Madrid’s wishlist.
According to Pogba’s current director general, though, it is only normal for the player to attract such clubs.
“Pogba used to be a promise, now he's something real,” said Marotta in further excerpts from an interview with Sky Sport Italia today.
“Something real and very important, as he's only 21-years-old and has already played matches in Serie A and for the national team.
“He already has a very respectable CV. He can doubtlessly be compared to [former Juventus midfielder Zinedine] Zidane in terms of value, but today it would be premature to say what his future holds.
“Juventus certainly have no intention of selling their champions, whilst we remain unscathed from an economic point view, since any offer can simply be rejected.
“The hardest thing will be for the player not to be tempted by the lure of greater salaries.
“But I can say with certainty that today these premises do not subsist, and I am convinced that the player will stay with us and keep wearing this shirt. Hopefully we can grow together and keep winning prestigious trophies.”
Marotta was today inducted into the Italian Football Federation’s Hall of Fame alongside Madrid boss Ancelotti.
“What did we discuss together? With Carletto we talked football, Real Madrid, and many other things.
“I won't deny that we talked about Pogba, and also about [Alvaro] Morata, another young player that he trained for a long time last season.
“I did nothing other than to confirm the quality, the abilities and the value of this player. If Ancelotti said that Real Madrid isn't interested in him, then evidently he has his reasons.
“There are many lies told around the mercato, but they are white lies.”