Paul Pogba’s Juventus career looks set to come to an end after reports suggesting the club are thinking about terminating his contract.
Pogba was handed a four-year drugs ban earlier this year, but that was shortened to 18 months last week after he won his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
As a result, Pogba can start training with his teammates as soon as January, and will be allowed to playing matches in March.
🚨 Paul Pogba and Juventus, expected to agree on contract termination as he will become a free agent.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 6, 2024
Talks to follow from tomorrow after CAS verdict, as Paul will be available from March.
Paul Pogba also feels a fresh start would be best solution for him and his career. pic.twitter.com/niTvAzRbzt
However, despite his shortened ban, Juventus and the 2018 World Cup-winner are set to agree to termination of his contract, which runs until 2026.
British news outlet talkSPORT report that Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC have shown the most interest in securing the former Manchester United star’s services.
A move to LA FC will see Pogba reunited with former France teammates Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris, who signed for the California club before the MLS season kicked off.
On Monday, France head coach Didier Deschamps said he was delighted that Pogba will soon be returning to the pitch.
"There is this light that turns on again," Deschamps was quoted by the French Football Federation website.
"He will have stages to go through but it is excellent news. He will be able to play again from March."
Pogba, a member of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018, signed a four year contract with Juventus after leaving Premier League giants Manchester United. However, in his first season back at the Italian club, he managed just 10 appearances in all competitions due to injury problems.
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