Ex-Man Utd star Paul Pogba spotted cheering on childhood best friend in wholesome surprise at Premier League clash

PAUL POGBA stunned fans as he appeared at a Premier League match for the first time in two years to surprise a childhood friend.

Pogba, 31, left Manchester United in 2022 after six seasons at Old Trafford to return to Juventus but his second stint in Turin was marred by injury and a devastating football ban.

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Pogba was at the London Stadium to watch West Ham vs TottenhamAlamy

Pogba is going through a four-year ban from footballAlamy

Pogba cheered for his childhood friend and West Ham captain Kurt ZoumaGetty

The midfielder tested positive for banned substance DHEA, which naturally boosts testosterone production, in August.

And so the Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office decided to punish the France international with a four-year ban, which is understood to be the maximum sentence.

Pogba‘s suspension runs from 11 September 2023 – the date he was provisionally banned pending investigation – until 10 September 2027.

The Frenchman has confirmed he is planning to appeal that decision.

The United academy graduate decided to take his mind off all that drama by flying to England and return to his Premier League roots.

The Juve hero was spotted at the London Stadium on Tuesday watching the match between West Ham and Tottenham from the stands.

According to The Mail, Pogba attended the game to surprise childhood friend Kurt Zouma.

And it seems like the support paid off as Zouma helped the Hammers draw 1-1 with Spurs.

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The East Londoners’ captain equalised for David Moyes’ side after only 19 minutes.

The France international cancelled out Brennan Johnson’s opener, which occurred just five minutes into the match.

Pogba amassed a total of 39 goals and 50 assists in 233 appearances at United.