Paul Pogba Eyes Return with Olympique Marseille in 2025
After a doping suspension, Paul Pogba is considering a return to professional football with Olympique Marseille in March 2025, aiming to rejoin the French national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Paul Pogba, the French midfielder, is charting his comeback to professional football following a doping suspension that sidelined him since September 2023. With his ban reduced to 18 months, Pogba is eligible to return to play in March 2025. During this hiatus, he has been training independently, focusing on regaining peak physical condition.
Recent reports suggest that Pogba is in discussions with Olympique Marseille, a prominent club in France's Ligue 1. The club's president, Pablo Longoria, and sporting director, Mehdi Benatia, have expressed openness to Pogba's potential arrival. This move would mark Pogba's first professional stint in French domestic football, as his career has predominantly unfolded in Italy's Serie A with Juventus and England's Premier League with Manchester United.
Pogba's primary motivation for this potential move is to secure a spot in the French national team for the 2026 World Cup. He missed the 2022 tournament due to injury and is determined to contribute to Les Bleus in the upcoming competition. By joining Marseille, Pogba aims to showcase his skills on a familiar stage, hoping to regain the confidence of national team coach Didier Deschamps.
While there have been rumors linking Pogba to clubs in the Premier League, Major League Soccer (MLS), the Bundesliga, and even a return to Serie A, the French media currently view Marseille as his most likely destination. Pogba's potential return to Ligue 1 is anticipated to boost the league's appeal, especially following the departure of star player Kylian Mbappé.
As March 2025 approaches, the football world keenly awaits official confirmation of Pogba's next move, with many hopeful that his return will reinvigorate both his career and the broader football community.
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