Paul Pogba WILL sign for Juventus in July as the French midfield star agrees a deal in principle to join the Italian giants on a free transfer after putting an end to his sorry second stint at Manchester United
- Paul Pogba will sign for Juventus next month after finalising terms with the club
- The French star left the Serie A side for Manchester United for £89million in 2016
- But Pogba will exit Old Trafford this summer after his Red Devils contract expired
- Massimiliano Allegri’s side have agreed a deal in principle with the midfielder
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Paul Pogba will sign for Juventus next month after his representatives finalised terms on Thursday.
The former Manchester United midfielder left Juventus for £89million in 2016.
Pogba will now return on a free in July as his lawyer Rafaela Pimenta settles outstanding details over the length of his new contract – either four years, or three with the option of a further year – with the Italians.
Sportsmail reported earlier on Thursday that Juventus were hoping to seal Pogba’s return to Turin later that day.
And it now appears a deal is imminent, which will be a disappointment to French giants Paris Saint-Germain, who were also keen on snapping him up for nothing.
Pogba, 29, determined to make potentially his last big transfer the right one, considered a move to Pep Guardiola’s champions Manchester City but concluded a move to United’s bitter rivals would not be worth the hate.
Paul Pogba will sign for Juventus in July after his representatives finalised terms on Thursday
The French midfielder joined Manchester United from Juventus for £89million back in 2016
Pogba, who left United to join Juventus – also for free – in 2012, was meant to be the homecoming saviour when the Premier League side paid a then-world record fee for his services.
But his six seasons in the north-west have been marred by injuries and inconsistency, leading fans and pundits to question his effort and determination.
The 91-cap international scored 39 goals in 226 appearances in all competitions, but only once reached double figures in league goals, 13 in 2018-19 – a total he reached twice in his last two seasons at Juventus.
And while impressing…