Published on October 7, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. – updated on October 7, 2024 at 1:20 p.m. Axel Allag
Everything suggests that the end of the story is inevitably approaching between Juventus Turin and Paul Pogba, who should no longer wear the Old Lady’s jersey.
The exit seems closer than ever for Paul Pogba. Friday, following his reduced suspension for doping by the CAS, the 2018 world champion logically underlined his relief at the moment through a press release. “I play with integrity, and although I must accept that this is a strict liability offence, I would like to thank the CAS judges who listened to my explanations. This period was extremely trying for me, because everything I worked so hard for was put on hold,” said the man who expressed his eagerness to quickly return to the field.
Pogba wants to give new impetus to his career
With the suspension reduced from 4 years to 18 months, a return to training is possible in January and Paul Pogba will be able to play again in March, but it seems unlikely that this will happen in the Juventus Turin jersey. Before the draw against Cagliari (1-1), Thiago Motta made no secret that the player’s reintegration was not his priority. “The club will assess the situation and, if necessary, make a decision. As far as I’m concerned, Paul Pogba was a great player, he hasn’t played for a long time,” said the Juventus coach, focused on the present.
Pogba “should have paid more attention to the circumstances” according to the CAS
According to the latest information from Fabrizio Romano, despite his contract running until June 2026, Pogba is heading towards a lease termination. Discussions between the different parties are said to be underway with this in mind, which would result in the 2018 world champion becoming free from any contract even though he considers this to be the best thing to do. Particularly in order to bring new impetus to a stalled career because he has not played for 14 months and suffered several injuries on the field. This Monday, through an official press release, the CAS explained the reason for its decision. “Most of the evidence put forward by Pogba has not been denied” by the opposing party, according to the body, which indicates that Pogba is responsible for his suspension for taking DHEA and that, “as a professional football player, should have paid more attention to the circumstances.”
Seen in the stands of the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, Pogba is heading towards the end of the adventure in Turin, he who returned in the summer of 2022 after a complicated stint at Manchester United.
