After his departure from Juventus, Paul Pogba favors a destination for his future.
Paul Pogba is no longer a Juventus Turin player. The two parties agreed to an amicable termination of the contract on Friday. At present, the future of the French international is undecided as he has been sent to several clubs for weeks. But ”La Pioche” has a privileged destination.
Paul Pogba wants to stay in Europe
Suspended for doping, Paul Pogba saw his sentence reduced from four years to eighteen months by the CAS in October. The former Manchester United player will thus be able to resume training in January before playing in official competition in March 2025. But his return will never be at Juventus, which has clearly indicated that it no longer has the midfielder. French terrain. Ultimately, discussions between the two parties led to a contract termination last Friday. “Juventus Turin and Paul Pogba announce that they have agreed to terminate his contract from November 30, 2024”wrote the Old Lady in her press release.
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Paul Pogba is therefore free from any contract and can sign for the club of his choice. In recent weeks, the 2018 world champion has been sent to numerous destinations including Saudi Arabia, MLS and even Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. If the American track was announced as the favorite by the Italian press, the player did not should not finally go to the United States.
Paul Pogba (31 years old) would have one objective: to continue his career in a top 5 European club! 🇫🇷 🔙
Several clubs are already in contact with his entourage, according to @ESPNFC.
Which club would you see him play for? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rseYcykt3U
— Footballogue (@Footballogue) November 19, 2024
According to information from ESPN, Paul Pogba would like to join a European team and essentially in the five major championships (England, Germany, Italy, Spain or France). A choice far from surprising for a player who dreams of returning to the French team and being ready for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
What factors will influence Paul Pogba’s decision on which club to join next?
Guest 1: Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola
Host: Thank you for joining us today. Given Paul Pogba’s recent departure from Juventus, can you share with us any updates on his future plans and the clubs he’s currently considering?
Guest 1: Yes, of course. As you mentioned, Paul has been sent to numerous destinations in recent weeks and while there has been interest from MLS and Saudi Arabia, his main focus is on continuing his career in a top five European club. He has already spoken to several clubs from England, Germany, Italy, and Spain about potential moves. He has expressed interest in playing in a league that would allow him to compete at the highest level and continue his development as a player.
Host: That’s interesting. What about France? Many fans would love to see Pogba return to Les Bleus. Would that be a potential destination for him?
Guest 1: Absolutely. Paul always had an interest in returning to France and while we cannot disclose any specific clubs at this time, we can say that there has been interest from teams in France as well. The opportunity to play in his home country is definitely an option that he is considering.
Host: Given his suspension for doping, do you think this will affect his market value or the clubs’ interest in signing him?
Guest 1: Well, the suspension was certainly unfortunate, but we are confident that Paul’s talent and potential will outweigh any concerns teams might have. We believe that this is a temporary setback and teams are understanding of the situation. The ban won’t start until January 2025, so it shouldn’t impact his performance too significantly in the immediate future.
Host: Understood. Speaking of Pogba’s future, do you see him landing a starting role in whichever club he signs with or will he be more of a rotation player?
Guest 1: That really depends on the club and their needs. Paul is still a very valuable player, but he is 31 years old now and clubs might have to weigh his age and injury history when deciding on his role. He has shown that he can be a strong leader and contributor when given the opportunity, so it’s possible he could land a starting
