Paul Pogba has explained why he snubbed Real Madrid in favour of a move to Manchester United at the start of last season.

The France international, who came through the academy at Old Trafford, was the subject of interest from Los Blancos after impressing at Juventus.

He would eventually complete a world record-breaking £89million move back to Manchester United, where he had some unfinished business to attend to.

And his apparent link to Real Madrid became something of a folklore tale.

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Speaking on the Beyond the Pitch podcast, Pogba opened up about the summer of 2016, where he confirmed the Spanish giants had approached him.

"To be honest, Real Madrid came to me and I was thinking to go there, and I was thinking to go to Manchester United too," said the Frenchman.

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"But I always felt it in my heart. My heart told me to come back here, I don't know why, I didn't know what was going to happen.

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"But I did it, and I don't regret. I never regret my choice."

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Pogba made 51 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United last season, as the club won both the EFL Cup and Europa League.

This year he has become an integral part of the Red Devils team, and was a huge miss in the Manchester derby defeat on Sunday.