Paul Pogba says he’s ‘wishing for a Juventus Scudetto’ on his birthday but also targets success with France.
The midfielder is set to be a key part of the French team at Euro 2016 this summer, a competition they are hosting.
Pogba turns 23 today and also revealed that former Brazil striker Ronaldo was his ‘footballing role model’ along with Zinedine Zidane.
Paul Pogba says he’s ‘wishing for a Juventus Scudetto’ on his birthday but also targets success with France.
The midfielder is set to be a key part of the French team at Euro 2016 this summer, a competition they are hosting.
Pogba turns 23 today and also revealed that former Brazil striker Ronaldo was his ‘footballing role model’ along with Zinedine Zidane.
“When you have lofty goals in your life or career, you need to be able to deal with a lot of responsibility,” Pogba said to FIFA.com.
“My dream is to have a great career, so if I want to achieve that I need to be able to adapt quickly.
"I’m gradually acquiring experience and have the good fortune to be valued by France. I give my all for the shirt and the country, so I have no problem accepting the responsibility that it entails and putting in the maximum effort.
“What will I wish for on my birthday? Winning the Scudetto with Juventus. Once that’s done, it would be a dream come true to win my first senior title with France
“1998 World Cup? We watched it on TV at home and I remember going out in our car afterwards to celebrate with friends and sound our horns.
“Ronaldo is my footballing role model and the player that made me fall in love with football. I was enthralled by him as I used to play up front when I was younger.
“His technique, pace and eye for goal, as well as the variety of his play, was something I liked and admired.
“And of course Zidane too! He’s a French icon and someone who made a real impression on us. We won’t forget him. Everyone respects and admires him and we all want to emulate what he’s achieved in his career.
“I’m confident that with this generation of players we can bring back the good times for French football. We have a fine squad and a very savvy coach who will know how to help us achieve our goals.
“My brothers? It’s something that’s just there, you know, in the back of our minds, and we talk about it occasionally. It’s a dream we have for the three of us to share the same pitch, regardless of what game it is. But we know it will be difficult to fulfil.
“My brothers are the people who advise me best on football. Every time I progress and take a step forward, I always say it’s thanks to them and all my team-mates.”