French World Cup winning midfielder Paul Pogba has returned to Serie A side Juventus on a free transfer, the Italian giants announced on their website on Monday. The 29-year-old enjoyed a highly successful first spell at Juventus (2012-16) before Manchester United swooped to sign him for a then record 105 million euros ($106 million). "Paul is back in Turin," Juventus said on their website below a photo of a grinning Pogba in a Juventus shirt. "He left as a boy and returns as a man and a champion. "But there is one thing that has not changed -- the desire to write unforgettable pages of club history together once more. "Pogba is back and we couldn't be happier."

Pogba underwent his medical over the weekend and it is believed he has been offered a four-year deal which will earn him a reported eight million euros ($8.12 million) a season plus a potential two million euros in bonuses. He rejoins Juve after his contract with Manchester United expired at the end of last month, marking the end of a largely disappointing six years back in England. Dysfunctional United are further away from the top of English football than when he joined. They have not won a Premier League title in nine years.

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