The French champion is ready to return to the field after more than a year out due to the disqualification for doping.
Paul Pogba, born on March 15, 1993 in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, is one of the most talented and discussed footballers of his generation. The son of Guinean parents, Pogba grew up in a modest environment together with his brothers, Mathias and Florentin, who were also footballers. From a young age he showed extraordinary talent, joining the youth team Le Havrewhere he attracted the attention of major clubs. In 2009 he moved to Manchester Unitedsparking controversy over the methods of the transfer, but this step represents the first step towards the international spotlight.
After a few seasons in United’s youth team and a brief debut in the first team, Pogba decided to move to Juventus in 2012. With the Turin club, he definitively exploded, becoming one of the most complete and successful midfielders. During his time at Juventus, he won four consecutive Serie A championships, two Italian Cups and reached the Champions League final in 2015. Pogba stands out for his unique mix of physical strength, vision of the game and ability to score spectacular goals, which make him one of the most desired players in the world.
In 2016, Pogba returns to Manchester United for a record sum of 105 million euros, becoming the most expensive transfer of the time. With United, he experiences ups and downs: he won a Europa League and a League Cup in 2017, but the team struggled to maintain consistency of results. Despite criticism for his performance, Pogba continues to be a point of reference, especially for the French national team.
With France, Pogba reaches the pinnacle of his career in 2018, winning the World Cup in Russia. Protagonist in the final against Croatia, he scored a decisive goal and proved to be a leader on the pitch. His career, however, was marked by injuries and controversies, which never overshadowed his extraordinary talent.
Disqualification for doping and imminent return
After six years, in the summer of 2022 he returns to Juventusbut his second Juventus adventure was punctuated by injuries and above all by doping. In fact, it comes in the autumn of 2023 found positive to analysis and counter-analysis and therefore disqualified for four years.
The player appeals and the TAS of Lausanne welcomes him and reduces the disqualification to 18 months. Disqualification that will end in March 2025 but the footballer is already champing at the bit to get back on the pitch, he will be able to officially return to training in January.
New adventure for Pogba
Pogba terminated the contract with Juventus a month ago and he is free to find a new team, many surveys and requests have arrived for him from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Spain, England, France and Brazil. Precisely from this last nation, in particular from Corinthiansa concrete offer would arrive.
The Brazilian Bianconeri have in fact received a proposal from an unusual sponsor, the escort site Fatal Modelto pay part of the player’s salary in exchange for the site name on the shirts. However, Corinthians has communicated that there are no negotiations with the site in question.
