Paul Pogba wants to stay at Juventus even by cutting his salary.
Italian media La Gazeta Delo Sport reported on the 16th (Korea time) that “Pogba wants to stay at Juventus and play for Juventus. Pogba is ready to cut his salary.”
Pogba was once regarded as a top prospect. A native of Manchester United, Pogba moved to Juventus after failing to secure a position at Manchester United. Pogba received attention by wearing Juventus’ uniform and performing very well. He has grown into the core of Juventus’ midfield with his unique technique dribbling and strong shooting.
Back then, Juventus had a powerful midfield. It also had Pogba, Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marcicio, and Artur Vidal. Juventus has dominated the Serie A league. It won the Scudetto title for the ninth time in a row since the 2011-12 season. Among them, Pogba joined the team four times. Although Juventus lost to Barcelona, it reached the UEFA Champions League final in the 2014-15 season.
Pogba returned to Manchester United by increasing his stock price. The transfer fee was 105 million euros. It was the highest transfer fee in the history of Manchester United at the time. After returning to Manchester United, Pogba played the central role in the midfield. He created a decisive scoring opportunity with his unique technique and brilliant passes. Sometimes, he scored a goal with strong mid-range shots. In his first season, Pogba had nine goals and six assists, including the Cup championship.
Throughout the seasons, however, Pogba was not as destructive as he was before. The problem was that there was no player who could support Pogba. In addition, there were rumors of a feud with Jose Mourinho. Pogba even resigned as vice-captain. The feud came to an end when Mourinho was replaced midway through the 2018-19 season. Coincidentally, Pogba showed good performance after Mourinho left the club.
Pogba also had an honorable moment for the French national team. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, France won the title. It was his first World Cup victory in 20 years. Pogba started and played in all matches except for the third group qualifying round. France advanced to the final with great aggression. It defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final. Pogba also scored a goal in the final. 메이저사이트
Pogba, who became the world’s best midfielder, went downhill, contrary to expectations. The injury held back. The time to leave due to injury increased and he did not show as good as before. There was also controversy over his attitude. Eventually, Manchester United released Pogba, who was brought in for 105 million euros, on a free contract. Pogba returned to Juventus.
Pogba rarely played at Juventus due to an injury. Pogba only played in four league games during the 2022-23 season. Even that was a substitute. Pogba played a total of 108 minutes in four games. He returned last season but left the stadium due to an injury.
Pogba’s career seemed to be coming to an end with doping problems there. Pogba was suspended for four years. Pogba said, “I have been informed of the World Anti-Doping Agency ruling, and I think it is wrong. I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have accumulated as a professional player has been taken away. Everything will be clear once I am free from legal restrictions, but I have never deliberately or intentionally taken supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.”
He continued, “As a professional player, I have done nothing to improve my performance by using prohibited drugs, and I have never ignored or deceived my fellow players and supporters of the team I belong to or played against. I will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in accordance with the decision announced.” Pogba’s appeal was successful and the disciplinary action was shortened.
Romano said on his SNS on the 5th, “It has been confirmed that Pogba will return in 2025. The four-year punishment he received for doping has been shortened to 18 months. Pogba can start training at Juventus in January next year and can play in official games from March.”
Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard mentioned Pogba as a teammate he would like to recommend the K-League. Lingard attended the “Hana Bank K-League 1 2024 Final Round Media Day” and was asked, “Is there a player you would like to recommend the K-League?” Lingard chose Pogba.
