Official man utd complete pogba signing

A blast from the past!

On August 8, 2016, Manchester United officially announced the signing of French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world-record transfer fee of £89 million (€105 million).

Here's the official announcement from Manchester United's website:

Manchester United signs Paul Pogba

Manchester United is delighted to announce that Paul Pogba has completed his transfer from Juventus.

The 23-year-old French midfielder has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option to extend for a further year.

Pogba, who has been capped 31 times by France, joins United from Juventus, where he won four consecutive Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia.

Manager José Mourinho said: "Paul is one of the most talented young players in the world and I am thrilled to welcome him to the club.

"He has the ability and the vision to control the tempo of the game and he will be a fantastic addition to our squad.

"Paul is a player who can make a difference in big games and I am excited to see him in action at Old Trafford."

Pogba added: "I am thrilled to join Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"I am looking forward to working with José Mourinho and the players to bring success to the club.

"I am excited to be back in the Premier League and to play in front of the United fans at Old Trafford."

Pogba's transfer was a major coup for Manchester United, and he went on to become a key player for the club, helping them win the Europa League, League Cup, and the FA Cup during his time at Old Trafford.