Jose Mourinho has spoken of his delight as Manchester United look set to complete the signing of France midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus.
The Serie A champions have granted Pogba permission to have a medical with United ahead of a reported world-record €110million transfer.
"Finally, it's amazing that such a good player is with us," Mourinho said after United's 2-1 Community Shield victory over Premier League champions Leicester City.
"Finally we have him. He comes to a winning side, a team who have (won) their last two matches, in the FA Cup and today," Mourinho added. "He has to work hard to come to the team."
"United is the perfect club to bring him to the level he wants to be," added Mourinho, who expects Pogba to complete the deal by Tuesday.
"The Premier League is the perfect habitat for that. If you want to be the best player in the world, if you go to Barcelona or Real Madrid you are in trouble because I don't think the other two big guys (Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo) will let you.
"Here he is in the most seen, worldwide, championship which is absolutely incredible, with a team which wants to bring Manchester United to the top again. We have everything to give him and we know the reasons why he wants to come to us.
"Money he would get at any big club. He comes because he knows the club, knows the city, many of the players and wants to be an important part of the project. Hopefully everything goes well."
Mourinho said he could not confirm the price-tag, but does not believe it is an issue.
"I don't think Real were upset when they broke the record with Gareth Bale or Cristiano. I don't think it's a reason to be sad - it's a reason to be proud," he said.
"Football is crazy and the market has become crazy. What you think this season is crazy, you realise three years later it's not crazy any more."
Reports suggest United will pay a world record fee of €110million for the 23-year-old who had joined the Italian giants on a free transfer from the Old Trafford club in 2012.
Pogba, who combines physical strength with outstanding technique, scored eight goals and contributed 12 assists in Juve's title-winning campaign last season. He has won four Serie A trophies in as many seasons with the Turin club.
Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri, speaking after his side's 3-2 friendly victory over West Ham United at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday, declined to confirm that a deal was close
"I don't know much," he said following the friendly. "Tomorrow we'll see if Pogba is still a Juventus player or not."
