Patrick Vieira has been left impressed by Juventus youngster Paul Pogba. “He’s better than I was at his age…”
Pogba, who has been likened to Vieira, is a 20-year-old midfielder who has been a revelation since leaving Manchester United in the summer.
Patrick Vieira has been left impressed by Juventus youngster Paul Pogba. “He’s better than I was at his age…”
Pogba, who has been likened to Vieira, is a 20-year-old midfielder who has been a revelation since leaving Manchester United in the summer.
“I first saw him play as a teenager in a game against Portugal,” Vieira, formerly of Milan, Juventus and Inter, told RMC Sport.
“It didn’t take long to understand that he was destined to become a good player, then I saw him for Juve and knew that he was a very strong one.
“I believe that he is a better player than I was at his age. He has a great shot on him and a good physique for someone who has only just turned 20.
“Only time will tell, but I think he has a great opportunity to have an excellent career.
“He will be the next great midfielder of the French national team. He will learn things very quickly.”
Pogba, who was recently handed his first full international cap by Didier Deschamps, has scored five goals in 24 League games this term.