Juventus ‘are willing to sell Paul Pogba after last season’s injury hell – but he wants to STAY’
Juventus are ready to sell Paul Pogba if a suitable offer comes in after he only played 172 MINUTES last season due to injury, but he wants to STAY’
- Juventus are open to getting rid of Paul Pogba, 30, according to reports in Italy
- The French midfielder had a nightmare season last year that was marred by injuries
- Juve would be eyeing Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei as a replacement
Juventus are open to getting rid of Paul Pogba this summer, according to reports in Italy.
The central midfielder returned to the Italian giants on a free transfer in July 2022 after his contract with Manchester United expired.
But he endured an injury-plagued season at Turin, making just 10 appearances in all competitions, totaling 172 minutes – less than two full games.
Shortly after joining, he picked up a knee injury that kept him out for two months, was dropped for disciplinary reasons in March before making his first start in May – but was taken off after 23 minutes with a thigh injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season. campaign.
And according to the Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sportthe Old Lady would be willing to cut their losses and sell Pogba, their top earner, if they get a suitable offer.
According to reports in Italy, Juventus are open to selling midfielder Paul Pogba this summer
The French star endured an injury-plagued campaign, playing just 172 minutes in 10 matches
Manager Max Allegri is reportedly eyeing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as his replacement
However, it is clear that the winner of the World Cup wants to stay and fight for his place.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri is happy to wait and assess his condition when players return for pre-season preparations.
Pogba, for his part, has returned early from his vacation and is carrying out physical preparations in Miami.
He plans to join the club’s coaching team at the Continassa training ground on July 2, eight days before the side officially returns from their summer break.
Juventus are reportedly eyeing two midfielders, Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei as potential replacements for the Frenchman.
It has also been rumored that Allegri would endorse the departure of other central midfielders, including Denis Zakaria and Arthur Melo, who finished loan spells at Chelsea and Liverpool respectively last season.
Tuttosport claims Allegri and co are willing to offer Serb Milinkovic-Savic a four or five-year contract to persuade him to join.
Blues youngster Casadei, 20, who played for Italy’s age groups, would be a cheaper alternative.
