Paul Pogba has spoken warmly about his former Manchester United manager José Mourinho, describing the Portuguese coach as a special figure in his career.

Pogba, who now plays for Monaco, made the comments during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand's podcast, where he reflected on his relationship with the man who managed him at Old Trafford.

Both Mourinho and Pogba arrived at Manchester United in 2016. Pogba had departed the club for Juventus before returning in a then world-record transfer fee of £89 million — a move that reunited him with the Portuguese tactician.

"I don't have any problem with any coaches, you know. I always respect, always respect. They tell me what to do. They are the boss. That's the truth. They are the boss. They decide if you play or not."

Pogba went on to describe the relationship between the two as cordial, recalling that the pair were on good terms and kept in regular contact.

"We were very cool at the start, very cool, sending messages and stuff like that. He's a really funny man. He's a funny guy. He's really special, to be honest."

The remarks offer a candid glimpse into the dynamic between two of football's most high-profile figures during their time together at Manchester United.