Juventus star Paul Pogba says he wants to become a better version of Frank Lampard.
The 23-year-old secured the fourth Serie A title of his career earlier this week and could win the domestic double if Juve beat AC Milan in next month’s Coppa Italia final.
Pogba has attracted interest from a host of Europe’s elite including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City, and the midfielder is intent on becoming the “strongest midfielder ever”.
“I've only won four Scudetti,” Pogba told La Repubblica.
“They're not enough for me. I've always been like this, people called me crazy but I want to make history and become the strongest midfielder ever.
“I'd like to surpass [Frank] Lampard. I want to be the midfielder who can do everything, and at the highest levels. Shooting, dribbling, scoring, defending. I want to be like Lampard, but better.
“As for money, I know it comes and goes. I'd be lying if I said it makes no difference not having it, but I see it as a consequence of hard work. The stronger you are, the more you make. Ronaldo deserves the pay he gets, it's not like he steals it.
“As for my future, I want to beat Carpi, then I want the Coppa Italia, and then Euro 2016 in France. After that, I have a contract with Juventus, I can't just get up one morning and take a plane to England. Ask the people who work in the transfer department.”
Pogba also insists the world’s best players are often mistaken for being selfish.
“If [Lionel] Messi scores, does that make him selfish?” Pogba said.
“No, being strong lets you help the team. Take Cristiano Ronaldo. He sets himself some incredibly high objectives, he's ambitious, he wants to beat every record, he wants the Ballon d'Or. That's not selfishness.
“Sometimes I play well, and sometimes I don't. That's why I get angry. I hate making mistakes. I made even more mistakes back when I played in the street, and I used to react exactly the same way. Improving, and reducing mistakes – that's what I call experience.”...
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