Paul Pogba Gets Heroic Welcome from Juventus Fans After Return to Turin

Paul Pogba Gets Heroic Welcome from Juventus Fans After Return to Turin

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Paul Pogba was greeted with chants and cheers from Juventus fans upon his arrival in Turin to seal a reunion with the Italian giants
  • The former Manchester United midfielder was all smiles and spent some time hugging and greeting the jubilant fans
  • Pogba's return to Juventus comes six years after he quit the club for a return to Old Trafford, where he struggled to live up to his billing

Paul Pogba was accorded the perfect reception from Juventus fans on his return to the Italian club for his medical ahead of a summer move.

The French midfielder brought his miserable six-year spell with Manchester United at the end of June after it was confirmed that he would not be getting a contract renewal with the Red Devils.

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New Juventus signing Paul Pogba arrives at J Medical in Turin ahead of his Juve return. Photo by Stefano Guidi.
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Pogba, who left Old Trafford in 2012 for Juventus, rejoined the Premier League giants in 2016 under the then manager, Jose Mourinho.

However, the France international struggled to live up to his billing and often landed himself in trouble with the United fan base.

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Paul Pogba set for Juventus return

TalkSPORT now reports that the World Cup-winning star is close to sealing a return to Juventus as he looks to put his United misery behind him.

The publication adds that Pogba received a befitting reception from Juventus fans upon his return for his medical earlier on Friday, July 9, to seal a summer reunion.

A video capturing the moment shows the former Man United star greeted with chants and cheers upon his arrival in a private jet.

The Frenchman spared some time to share a light moment with the jubilant fans as he greeted and hugged them.

“It’s amazing to see you again,” he told fans as he grinned and took selfies with them.

Paul Pogba refuses to sign Man United shirt

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paul Pogba risks the wrath of Manchester United supporters after he declined to sign the club's shirt in Turin.

Jubilant fans mobbed him on his return, with the midfielder spending some time signing autographs as he interacted with the supporters.

However, the Frenchman refused to sign a Red Devils shirt as he hopes to put behind his Old Trafford misery.

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