Picture: Vlahovic coins new catchphrase for Pogba’s return with Juventus

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Paul Pogba of Juventus waves as he leaves the field during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Juventus and AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 27, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic showed all his excitement at the news of Pogba’s ban reduction, which will allow him to return to action in March 2025, commenting on the midfielder’s Instagram post with the new catchphrase ‘PogBack2Back’.

The four-year suspension the 31-year-old was handed for failing a doping test in August 2023 was reduced to 18 months on Friday, keeping open the prospect of seeing him back with a Bianconeri shirt, although this is a scenario that Pogba’s compatriot Patrice Evra considers unlikely.

However, Vlahovic proved he’s already looking forward to his teammate’s return to the pitch with Juventus.

The Serbian striker commented Pogba’s latest Instagram post, which included a caption with an hourglass, with a phrase inspired by ‘Pogback’, the slogan first used to celebrate the French’s return to Manchester United in 2016.

“PogBack2Back 👀⏳,” Vlahovic’s comment read.