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Paul Pogba says it would be a 'pleasure' to play with Neymar

"I look at players like Andres Iniesta, Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and Luke Modric. I look at them to try to be better."

Paul Pogba celebrates the 2-0 away win over Everton at Goodison Park
Image: Paul Pogba says playing with Neymar would be a 'pleasure'

Paul Pogba says it would be a "pleasure" to play in the same team as Neymar, describing the Paris Saint-Germain star as having the "definition of happiness".

Manchester United midfielder Pogba also said he looks at players such as Manchester City rival Kevin De Bruyne in a bid to improve his game.

Pogba has struggled for form at Old Trafford in recent times, and on Friday France head coach Didier Deschamps said: "It's a situation he won't be enjoying."

Brazil and PSG's Neymar
Image: Neymar moved to PSG in the summer for a world-record fee of £200m

Speaking to Argentinian television channel TyC Sports, Pogba said: "Yes, Neymar. I like him. He has the definition of happiness on the pitch.

"In Brazil, football is everything, it's life in Brazil. Everyone plays football. I love to see him on the pitch playing, with his technique and his ability. It's a different style.

Chris Waddle at Marseille
Image: Pogba used to watch videos of Chris Waddle, who played for Marseille between 1989 and 1992

"When you say the word 'Neymar' around the world, everyone knows who he is and what he does. Therefore if I could play with him one day, it would be a pleasure."

Pogba also revealed the players he looks up to, both when he was a youngster and now as one of the world's most recognisable footballers.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31:  Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City  points during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Alb
Image: Pogba also said he looks at players like Kevin De Bruyne to help improve his game

"When I was smaller I always looked up to Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo. I had videos of Maradona, Pele, Chris Waddle, Kaka - many players. I wanted to have all the virtues of those players.

"Now I look more at players like Andres Iniesta, Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and Luke Modric - who is a very strong midfielder player. I look at them to try to be better."

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