It feels as if Paul Pogba has never been away from Manchester United, according to David De Gea.

The world’s most expensive star is set for a second debut on Friday night following his move from Juventus when Jose Mourinho’s side host Southampton.

Pogba will form part of the matchday squad after coming through training this week, while his manager recently suggested he is ready to be thrown in straight away.

Paul Pogba's back at Manchester United and is set for his debut against Southampton

Pogba, who has cost £100million, never made a start for the club during his first spell

David De Gea recently welcomed Pogba back to Manchester United on Instagram

That’s despite an extended break following the European Championship final with France and Pogba would have featured at Bournemouth last weekend had he not been suspended.

De Gea claimed the 23-year-old’s reintroduction to United has been seamless as he begins to make Carrington his own again.

‘Signing for this club, he played here before and I think he’s home.’ the goalkeeper told MUTV.

De Gea insisted it's like Pogba never left and that he's a positive influence in training

Pogba hasn't played for Manchester United since a 5-0 win at Wolves in March 2012

‘He feels like this is his home and we are all really, really happy to have him again in Manchester.

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‘He’s now with all his friends again in Manchester, with everyone here, and he looks like he never left the club. He’s really good for the team. I think it’s good to have a mix of young players and experienced players.

‘That's what we have in the team now and I think it’s really good for the young players. They have done really well, they train very hard and it’s really good to see.’

Pogba dined with Jesse Lingard and ex-United youngster John Cofie on Wednesday night and is raring to go if selected.

De Gea, pictured with goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez, is excited to have Pogba back

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'You have to ask the manager but I feel very good and have been training for 10 days. I am OK,’ he said.

‘I am quite used to this (busy summer). I played the World Cup two years ago when at Juve and three years ago I was at the Under-20s World Cup as well. So I am OK. It is about your body and I have been training on my holidays.