Contrary to many fans' predictions, Paul Pogba said he still wants to stay with Juventus, instead of finding a new destination after officially ending his ban for doping. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Manchester United midfielder showed his desire to soon contribute to the "Old Lady" of Turin.
"I am willing to throw away money to contribute to Juventus once again. I really want to come back" - Pogba shared.
When asked how he would feel if he received a call from captain Thiago Motta to discuss his future, Pogba did not hesitate to share: "The ultimate answer is always the action on the pitch. He will make his own assessment based on what he sees on the pitch. No matter what the current rumors are, I really want to return to the Juventus squad and the French national team. I still want to be one of the best stars".
The reason Pogba has such hope is because Thiago Motta said that Juventus is still in the process of re-evaluating his star. On a personal level, the Italian captain described Pogba as a great player despite not playing football for a long time.
However, according to Italian media, Juventus are still trying to find a way to terminate Pogba's contract. During his return to the Allianz Stadium from Man United, the French star suffered from continuous injuries and did not contribute much. Juventus are uncertain if they give the 31-year-old midfielder another chance, how much he will be able to contribute.
Pogba's No. 10 shirt has been transferred by Juventus to Kenan Yildiz since August. Pogba's last match for Juventus was on September 3, 2023, against Empoli. From his return in 2022 until he stopped playing due to injury and punishment, Pogba only played 9 times for the Old Lady, a number that disappointed everyone.
"Pogboom's" current contract with Juventus is valid until the summer of 2026. Until his ban, he and Dusan Vlahovic were the club's highest paid players.
Currently, when the team's framework is stable, Pogba has a hard time getting into the squad. Juventus are no longer in a monopoly position like previous years in Serie A, so they cannot take risks with flashy options. From now until the 2025 winter transfer window, perhaps Pogba's future will be clear. Right now, perhaps he should look for a new destination.
