United wrap up Pogba signing

 

Manchester United have announced the signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world record fee of £90m

 

The France international had been strongly linked with a return to Old Trafford for much of the summer and has since re-joined United, penning a five-year deal.

 

"Manchester United is delighted to announce that Paul Pogba has completed his transfer from Italian club Juventus. Paul joins on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year," a statement read on the club's official website.

 

"Paul, 23, has been with Juventus for four seasons, making 124 appearances and scoring 28 goals. He joined the Bianconeri from United in 2012.

 

"The midfielder has been capped by France on 38 occasions, scoring 6 goals and was a member of the recent squad that reached the final of Euro 2016."

 

On the switch, Pogba said: “I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with José Mourinho.

 

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Juventus and have some fantastic memories of a great club with players that I count as friends. But I feel the time is right to go back to Old Trafford. I always enjoyed playing in front of the fans and can’t wait to make my contribution to the team.

 

“This is the right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game.”

 

United boss Jose Mourinho added: “Paul is one of the best players in the world and will be a key part of the United team I want to build here for the future.

 

“He is quick, strong, scores goals and reads the game better than many players much older than he is. At 23, he has the chance to make that position his own here over many years.

 

“He is young and will continue to improve; he has the chance to be at the heart of this club for the next decade and beyond.”

 

United wrap up Pogba signing

 

Pogba, 23, gained a better WhoScored rating (7.81) than any other player in Serie A last season and returns to United after leaving for Juventus on a free transfer in 2012.


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