Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is sad, shocked and heartbroken after being banned from football for four years for a doping offence.
The France international, was provisionally suspended in September after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system.
The former Manchester United player in a social media statement expressed deep disappointment that his professional career had been taken away from him, adding that he would appeal.
Pogba was randomly tested after Juventus’ first match of the season on 20 August, the test was confirmed by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal in a second sample in October, and the anti-doping prosecutor’s office requested a four-year suspension.
Juventus confirmed they received notification from the anti-doping tribunal this morning.
