Paul Pogba’s doping suspension will only last a year and a half, not four as originally planned. The player’s goal seems to be in two parts: finding a club to play with, ultimately aiming to join the French national team where Kylian Mbappé is currently a key player.
Paul Pogba has not played on a football field since September 2023, when he played half an hour for Juventus against Empoli (2-0). He was later suspended for four years due to a doping control. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport recently reduced his suspension to only 18 months, allowing Pogba to return to action in 2025.
There is speculation about where Paul Pogba will sign next. Patrice Evra mentioned on a recent TV show that he plans to contact Mehdi Benatia, the sports advisor for Marseille, regarding a potential signing of Pogba to Olympique de Marseille. Evra also discussed Pogba’s struggles during his suspension, expressing how much he misses playing football and watching matches, especially those of the French national team.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Pogba remains ambitious about his comeback in 2025. Regardless of the club he joins, Pogba simply wants to play football again, with the main goal of reuniting with the French national team and captain Kylian Mbappé. The duo famously won the 2018 World Cup together and are looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
It is clear that Paul Pogba’s passion for the game and desire to play alongside Kylian Mbappé are driving forces behind his comeback plans. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the field and the potential impact he could have on both club and country. Stay tuned for more updates on Pogba’s future and his journey back to competitive football.