Paul Pogba is in talks with Juventus over ending contract after his doping ban was reduced – with former Man United star eager to keep playing from March next year
- Pogba will hold talks with Juve to end his second spell at the club
- Once his release is confirmed, Pogba will focus on finding a new club
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Paul Pogba is in talks with Juventus to end his second spell with the Serie A club.
Mail Sport exclusively announced on Friday that Pogba’s initial four-year doping ban has been reduced to just 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), meaning he can return to competitive football in March. Pogba can resume training in January.
But it is understood Pogba is likely to continue his career away from Juve, with the expectation that he will reach a mutual agreement with the Turin club to briefly terminate his contract, which expires in June 2026.
Once his release is confirmed, Pogba will focus on finding a new club.
Despite the heartache of his drug ban, Pogba continues to love the game and is determined to get his playing days back on track.
Paul Pogba will hold talks with Juventus to end his second spell with the Serie A club
Mail Sport exclusively announced on Friday that Pogba’s initial four-year doping ban has been shortened, meaning he can play from March 2025
The 31-year-old is keen to keep playing even if Juventus don’t want to keep him
Although Pogba holds Juve, his teammates and Turin close to his heart, it is clear he thinks a fresh start would be best for him and his family.
The past 12 months have been emotionally difficult for the 31-year-old and there is a feeling that a complete break would be beneficial.
Pogba plans to watch the French national team during the international break and is keen to reconnect with head coach Didier Deschamps, who has been a pillar of support for the midfielder throughout his ordeal.
The former Manchester United man is not giving up on his international career and will work hard to play for France again.
The French Football Federation supported Pogba during his suspension and posted a video of him in the team’s famous colors to bolster their support.
CAS will officially announce their ruling on Pogba’s appeal on Monday.
But as we revealed, the World Cup winner’s original ban, which started on September 11, 2023, will end in March 2024.
His original fine of £4,179 has also been quashed.
It was confirmed that Pogba accidentally took DHEA, which increases testosterone but has an effect on women
Pogba’s appeal took place at CAS headquarters in Switzerland at the end of August and he was only recently informed of the verdict
Pogba faced a possible retirement from football if CAS had upheld his four-year ban.
The final decision by CAS confirmed that Pogba had accidentally taken DHEA, a substance that increases testosterone and is on the WADA banned list.
Crucially, however, the ruling states that DHEA affects women.
Pogba’s appeal took place at the end of August at CAS headquarters in Switzerland and the player was only recently informed of the verdict.
The former Manchester United midfielder was suspended after playing for Juventus in the opening match of the 203/24 season against Udinese on August 20.
