A few months after the suspension of Paul Pogba for doping, Juventus Turin is preparing a nasty blow to the French midfielder.
Tested positive for testosterone in August 2023, Paul Pogba officially sanctioned this year 2024. In fact, the French international central midfielder (91 caps, 11 goals) is suspended for four years by the competent authorities.
Juventus wants to terminate Pogba’s contract
Provisionally suspended for doping on September 11, 2023, Paul Labile Pogba was subsequently officially suspended. The result of the counter-analysis carried out in the Acqua Acetosa laboratory specified that the substance taken was Dhea. So, the request for disqualification for 4 years which, after waiving the plea, was confirmed by the federal prosecutor’s office.
Despite the suspension of the former Manchester United player, Juventus Turin continues to pay him his salary, even if Pogba’s emoluments have dropped drastically at the Italian club. According to information from RMC SportPogba’s salary would have been divided by 200, and instead of 8 million euros per year, the Habs have only received 42,000 euros per year since the confirmation of his suspension.
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But it is now that the hardest part will begin for the 2018 world champion. According to the information reported by Tuttomercatowebwho cites La Gazzetta dello SportJuventus are reportedly considering terminating Pogba’s contract despite the ongoing appeal. The chances of his appeal being successful are considered slim and the club is awaiting the final verdict. If the ban is confirmed, Juventus are ready to begin the process of terminating their contract with Pogba.
The player would now be paid 2,000 euros per month, hence a total of 24,000 euros by the Old Lady, according to Tuttomercatoweb.