Paul Pogba is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to leave Juventus, with the former Manchester United midfielder set to return to action in March.
After testing positive for doping in 2023, the 31-year-old was initially handed a four-year suspension, seemingly putting his career in jeopardy. However, on appeal, his ban was reduced to 18 months, allowing him to resume training in January and return to the field by March.
Despite this, Juventus has decided to mutually terminate Pogba’s contract, which was set to run until 2026, following a difficult spell in Turin where he made only 12 appearances prior to his suspension, according to reports from Football365.
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Juventus CEO Maurizio Scanavino confirmed ongoing discussions, stating, “I can confirm that we’re in talks with Paul Pogba and his camp to find a solution.”
Pogba is expected to join a new club in January, with Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, reportedly showing interest in signing him, potentially influenced by Patrice Evra. Evra, Pogba’s former Manchester United teammate, recently said, “I think there’s a 99% chance we won’t see Paul in Juventus colours again. He needs to turn the page.” Evra added, “I’m going to call Mehdi Benatia [Marseille’s sporting director] to reach out to him, as the doors are open.”