Manchester United 'perfect' for Paul Pogba - Griezmann

According to Pogba's France teammate and Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann, the Manchester United midfielder made the right transfer.

Antoine Griezmann believes Paul Pogba has joined the 'perfect' club in Manchester United.

Griezmann tweeted excitedly ahead of Pogba's first appearance since rejoining United for £89million, using the 'Pogback' hashtag The Reds popularised to greet the Frenchman's return.

Pogba performed well in United's 2-0 win over Southampton, completing 90 minutes in his first outing since France's Euro 2016 final defeat to Portugal on July 10.

Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann was linked with United before he sparkled at Euros, where he scored six goals for France, and he is confident his compatriot will succeed in the Premier League.

"I think the supporters in England won't be disappointed," Griezmann told the Guardian. "They can expect the spectacular from Paul. He deserves it, he works hard and he has the talent to be such an important player.

"He loves that league. Manchester [United] is the perfect club for him, with Mourinho they are making something new."

Griezmann, who scored a phenomenal 39 goals in 67 appearances for club and country last season, hinted he is open to playing in the Premier League later in his career, partly because United great David Beckham was his idol.

"I liked him a lot," he added. "He was my idol, that's why I wear a long-sleeved jersey and wear the number seven.

"Why not [move to England]? If I am out of contract with Atletico I would ask myself that question."

Griezmann's brother, Theo, has often tweeted his support for United.