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Rich Jones

Why Paul Pogba was spotted in Turin amid Juventus title celebrations

Paul Pogba has been the centre of intense transfer speculation after his recent struggles at Manchester United .

The French World Cup winner has been heavily tipped to move to Real Madrid - but he's also been linked with a return to former club Juventus .

And Pogba was spotted in Turin on Sunday night, at the heart of Juventus' title celebrations after their title-winning Serie A campaign came to an end.

According to Tuttosport , Pogba was in Italy to celebrate the end of the career of former team-mate Andrea Barzagli, who played his final game in black and white.

Pogba was spotted in Turin as Juventus celebrated their Serie A title (Tuttosport)

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Barzagli was substituted in the 61st minute of their 1-1 draw against Atalanta, resulting in a standing ovation from the crowd.

He made over 200 appearances for the club after joining from Wolfsburg in 2011, winning a remarkable eight straight Serie A titles.

Pogba was celebrating the retirement of Andrea Barzagli in Turin (AFP/Getty Images)

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Pogba travelled to Italy to join in the party with his former team-mates, celebrating their latest title triumph and Barzagli's retirement.

He also posted a trio of pictures alongside Barzagli on his Instagram account.

"Great man and great footballer," Pogba wrote.

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"And now? Surely you will be top whatever you do.

"You are an example for all footballers."

Reports suggest Juventus are still interested in bringing Pogba back to the club, who he left in a world record move to return to Manchester United in 2016.

Pogba has been heavily linked with an Old Trafford exit this summer (PA)

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He experienced a tough end to the season at Old Trafford as the Red Devils missed out on a top four finish, and he was embroiled in a confrontation with a fan who abused him at the end of their final game of the campaign.

Pogba fuelled transfer rumours during the international break by referring to his "dream" of playing at Real Madrid, sparking speculation he could be set to depart this summer.

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