Paul Pogba and Juventus, the story seems well and truly over.
It’s a clap of thunder:
the announced return to business of Paul Pogbawho saw his suspension for alleged doping reduced from four years to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). “ Finally, the nightmare is over… This time has been extremely trying for me, as everything I have worked so hard for has been put on hold », said the main person concerned as soon as the news was made official.
« I have always maintained that I have never knowingly violated the regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency when I took a nutritional supplement prescribed to me by a doctor, and which does not affect or improve the performance of male athletes “, still defends the international tricolor, tested positive for testosterone and thus severely sanctioned by the Italian anti-doping court.
When Motta talks about Pogba in the past tense
On March 11, Paul Pogba will therefore be authorized to resume competition.
In the Juve jersey? Nothing is less certain. Questioned on the question today at a press conference, Thiago Motta, the Bianconeri coach, was both evasive and rather clear in his response. “ The club will assess the situation and, if necessary, make a decision. For me, Paul Pogba was a great player, but he hasn’t played for a long time… »
We will not know more from the Turin technician, who did not wish to expand on the subject but is clearly not counting on the 2018 world champion. Under contract until June 2026 with the Old Lady, Paul Pogba could have a change of scenery this winter according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Especially since relations between the player and his management, who provided little support to La Pioche in his ordeal, have clearly deteriorated in recent months.
