A scathing setback for the winter soap opera

Rumors of an arrival of Paul Pogba at theMarseille Olympic have ignited discussions in recent weeks. Despite the call greatly launched by his former teammate Adrien Rabiot to convince him to join OM's ambitious project, the Marseille club insisted on categorically deny these speculations.

The appeal of Rabiot's foot

After the meeting with theAS Saint-Étienne, Adrien Rabiot did not hide his enthusiasm at the idea of ​​evolving alongside his former partner in French team and to the Juventus. “I would love to play with Paul. We really invite him to come and play at OM”said the midfielder, praising l’ambition et professionalism of the Marseille project.

OM cuts rumors short

Despite this call of the supported foot, theMarseille Olympic insisted on put an end to speculation. According to the Italian journalist Rudy Galettisources close to the Olympian management confirmed that the negotiations to attract Paul Pogba are “at a standstill”despite theopportunity what this operation would represent to strengthen the team of Roberto DeZerbi.

A case definitively closed

If the arrival of the 2018 world champion could have constituted a weight reinforcement for Marseille's ambitions, the club seems to have definitively closed this file. Despite thecraze sparked by this rumor, OM will have to turn to other avenues to strengthen their squad during the winter transfer window.