Former Man United star Paul Pogba banned for four years. See what he has to say

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year doping ban after testing positive for DHEA in August.

Pogba, who now features for Juventus, has been given a four-year ban after the World Cup winner tested positive for doping.

Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNA) accepted the request of the Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office to hand out the four-year ban – which is the standard length of ban under the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA).

The ban will take effect from when Paul Pogba first tested positive, meaning the France international is banned until August 2027, when he will be 34 years old.

Pogba has pleaded innocence, and said he never cheated on purpose.

In a statement from Pogba on Thursday, he confirmed he will appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS).

“I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect,” the statement read.

“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.

“When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.

“As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.

“As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.”