Paul Pogba wanted to return to Juventus as early as 2018, according to one of his former team-mates.
The France international left Manchester United in the summer to return to the Serie A side giants and made his first appearance for his new club last week following an injury hit campaign. It brought to an end a difficult period at Old Trafford during the closing stages of his second United stint and his former Juventus team-mate Medhi Benatia was not surprised to see Pogba back in Italy, saying the midfielder told him as much five years go.
United and Juventus were drawn against each other during the 2018/19 Champions League and Benatia said Pogba told him he was keen on a return to the Old Lady after that game, which Jose Mourinho's side lost 1-0 at Old Trafford. The 56-cap Morocco international was an unused substitute that night, and the reverse fixture in northern Italy, which United won 2-1.
