Paul Pogba officially available on free transfer as Juventus confirm decision on his future
Paul Pogba is officially a free agent after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Serie A giants Juventus.
The Frenchman began his second stage with La Vieja in 2022 after his departure manchester united as a free agent.
His time in Turin was ruined by injury before he was handed a four-year doping ban after elevated levels of testosterone were found in his system.
Pogba's ban was recently reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), meaning he can resume training with a club in January and return to football in March.
However, Juventus They have since gone in a different direction, which has seen them ditch their higher earnings in favor of a more youthful approach.
Pogba's contract was due to run until 2026, but manager Thiago Motta's recent admission that the World Cup winner “was a great player” insisted Juventus now consider the midfielder past the peak of his powers.
A statement from Juventus read: “Juventus Football Club and Paul Pogba announce that they have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of his contract as of November 30, 2024.
“The club wishes Paul the best for his professional future.”
In a statement, Pogba said: “My time at Juventus has come to an end.
“It has been a privilege to wear the Bianconeri shirt and share so many special moments together.
“I cherish the memories we made. They continue living.
“Even in the most difficult times last year, your support was crucial and I want to thank Juve fans around the world for their compassion.
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“It has been a pleasure to have had so many great moments with my teammates over the years and I wish them every success in the future.
“I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my career and getting out on the field with my next club.”
Pogba has been linked with a move to his native France with Marseille, while Premier League teams are now on red alert with a view to recruiting the free agent.
There has also been interest from Saudi Arabia and MLS, with ambitious Inter Miami also an option.
A possible link with Lionel Messi It is likely to be further boosted by the news that Pogba is currently training in Miami, where he owns property.
The French star is believed to be working hard on his return and excited to return to play following his reduced suspension.
He is also open to joining a team that will play in the FIFA Club World Cup next summer in the United States.
Inter Miami is one of 32 teams invited to participate in the competition which includes the Premier League duo Chelsea and city of manchester.
After learning his ban had been reduced, Pogba, who maintained his innocence throughout the saga, said: “Finally the nightmare is over.
“Following the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, I can look forward to the day when I can pursue my dreams again.”
The CAS confirmed that, although Pogba inadvertently took DHEA, a substance that is on WADA's banned list, the drug only affects women.
