Midfielder Paul Pogba, who is expected to return to Juventus next month, visited Guinea this week.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba landed in Guinea on June 21, sparking massive excitement among football fans in the West African country. The Frenchman, who is likely to return to Juventus next month, was mobbed by fans on mopeds in Conakry as he received a hero's welcome.
The France international was born in Lagny-Sur-Marne, but his parents and two older brothers were all born in Guinea. While Pogba played a crucial role in France's 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning campaign in Russia, his brothers Peïlé and Florentin played for Guinea.
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After his contract with Old Trafford expires, the midfielder is anticipated to sign with Juventus as a free agent. Pogba is making the most of his vacation ahead of his medical for the Italian giants.
Pogba posted videos of his arrival in Guinea on his Instagram story, where the midfielder is seen being treated like a hero. Fans followed his vehicle on foot or mopeds as the Frenchman waved to the crowd while wearing the national colours. Wearing a Dashiki, he paraded the country in an open-air convertible as he returned to his parents' land.
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Pogba's resounding welcome in Guinea also drew immense social media attention, with some netizens noting that there is no place as home. Here's a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
Paul Pogba with a hero’s welcome in his native Guinea. Also accompanied by NBA star Jimmy Butler.
Expected to host a charity game this week in Conakry. 🇬🇳 pic.twitter.com/xOGIn2plEb
Paul Pogba was received like a King in Guinea — his native country. pic.twitter.com/o0sostzV3T
— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_)Paul Labile Pogba received a hero’s welcome on his arrival to Guinea.
There’s no place like home👑 pic.twitter.com/8M27pPkgsF
Paul Pogba currently in Guinea…there’s no place like home pic.twitter.com/dNHz7qnnCt
— Mr.Shaibu (@hushtag_shaibu)Merci🙏 pour ton come back au bercail 🇬🇳 ❤ pic.twitter.com/mTXRoMXDeN
— BADD (@amlobad92)Certes le est grand mais n'est pas petit hein . pic.twitter.com/xPqqLfE5hc
— Diallo Ken (@2kendess)Paul Pogba is more popular than Buhari in Africa pic.twitter.com/mOp0o98wJg
— Ọládélé 🇳🇬 (@Theoladeledada)The Manchester united and France midfielder Paul Labile Pogba have just landed in his mother land Conakry Guinea to spend his holiday....🥰🇬🇳 pic.twitter.com/5QqBLb1nXN
— AfaTejanMedia 🦅🇸🇱🇳🇬 (@AfaTejan)Paul Pogba and Jimmy Butler in Guinea 🇬🇳.
Pogba back home. pic.twitter.com/GWTbyQi7Q1
Paul Labile Pogba received a hero’s welcome on his arrival to Guinea.
There’s no place like home👑
POGBA for President
VOTE 4 HOPE 2023 pic.twitter.com/W9ZcISs8JB
Guinea Conakry 🇬🇳: African Football Star Paul Pogba meets with Président Mamadi DOUMABUYA
📌 Putting on his Native African attire , Pogba the Guinea Conakry 🇬🇳 born Football Star alongside other super African celebrities
AKON ,Salif Keita, and the international pic.twitter.com/QDEfTaB3Qy
Pogba for Guinea president https://t.co/k7oAlWEw3E
What a heroic welcome for Paul Pogba in Guinea 🇬🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/M929o2qbPB
— #SportHob (@TomiwaBabalola)