Paul Pogba is set to return to football action at some point next year after serving his 18-month doping banThe former Manchester United star has ramped up his training ahead of his return after missing regular football for two yearsThe 2018 World Cup winner has dropped a hint on his next club when serving his doping ban
Paul Pogba has hinted at his next destination when he returns to football action after a doping ban.
The former Manchester United star has been working hard in training and at the gym to improve his fitness when he returns to action.
Pogba’s ban was reduced from four years to 18 months in October after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Paul Pogba has struggled with injuries in the last few years. Photos by Jan Kruger and Paul Pogba (IG).
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Where will Pogba play next?
The World Cup winner was suspended in February by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado) after testosterone metabolites were found in his system.
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He was handed a four-year ban in March, meaning he could only return to football in 2027 at 34. In October, after an appeal, his ban was reduced to 18 months, per BBC.
The ban from September 11 2023, is set to end early next year, and he has been ramping up in the gym.
The 31-year-old has been plagued with injuries after leaving Manchester United and has not played regular football for over two years.
Pogba’s latest Instagram post has sparked a transfer frenzy, with many speculating about his next club.
He posted a photo of himself wearing a jersey with Brazil flags and captioned it “Loading… [timer emoji]”.
Brazil football fans flooded his comments, urging the Frenchman to move there.
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Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that Pogba disclosed he could have joined rivals Manchester City from city rivals Manchester United after receiving an offer from Pep Guardiola.
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The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in 2016 for a record £89 million, staying until 2022 before rejoining Juventus as a free agent after his relationship with the club fell apart.
Pogba began his career at Man United as a youth prodigy before moving to Italy to join Juventus in 2012.
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