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When information broke that Paul Pogba was contemplating a sensational return to Ligue 1 with Olympique Marseille, pleasure surged amongst followers. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner had reportedly held superior talks with the French membership, desirous to relaunch his profession after his doping ban was diminished from 4 years to 18 months. The chance appeared excellent: a contemporary problem beneath highly-rated coach Roberto De Zerbi, and for Pogba, his first-ever stint in France’s top-flight regardless of being a local of the nation.
Nonetheless, the Frenchman’s transfer again to his homeland by no means materialized. As an alternative, Marseille quietly stepped away from the deal, leaving the 32-year-old nonetheless looking for his subsequent membership — and maybe wanting extra critically at a transfer to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in MLS.
In an interview with Cadena SER, Marseille president Pablo Longoria confirmed that the membership was certainly near bringing Pogba to the Stade Velodrome, however finally selected to not. “We had conversations and we had this chance as a result of the participant had come onto the market,” stated Longoria. But the actual turning level got here not from funds or dressing room politics, however from issues in regards to the timing of Pogba’s restoration.
“We determined to not do it this season as a result of we thought that his restoration time may upset the stability of the squad. And that may increase expectations. We felt that it could be counterproductive,” he added.
It was a fragile choice. Les Olympiens, who at present sit second in Ligue 1 however stay properly behind leaders PSG, may have benefitted from the skilled midfielder’s presence on paper. Nonetheless, with the midfielder having not performed a aggressive match since September 2023, the worry was that integrating him mid-season would convey extra strain than profit, particularly as French rules prevented Pogba from that includes in official matches till subsequent season.
Pogba’s scenario: What now?
Pogba, now 32 years previous, is free to play once more after serving his diminished ban. His contract with Juventus was mutually terminated in November, leaving him open to barter freely with golf equipment. He has attracted curiosity from Saudi Arabia, MLS, and different European golf equipment, however Inter Miami has emerged as a frontrunner.
Curiously, Pogba has already been residing in Miami, coaching privately whereas plotting his subsequent transfer. In accordance with RMC Sport, “Pogba is very regarded at OM,” however with the door quickly shut there, David Beckham’s Inter Miami seems to be main the race for his signature. The MLS giants, already boasting Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and different large names, may provide Pogba each the aggressive atmosphere and the glamorous way of life he craves.
Including gasoline to the hypothesis, Pogba was noticed at an Inter Miami match alongside Beckham throughout his suspension. His presence in Florida, mixed with studies of an residence he owns within the metropolis, solely strengthens the assumption that MLS could possibly be his subsequent vacation spot.
Because the 2026 World Cup looms, the veteran’s subsequent transfer is essential. Whereas he reportedly prioritizes staying in Europe to spice up his possibilities of returning to the French nationwide workforce, the lure of a high-profile MLS transfer may show too tempting. Marseille may revisit the thought this summer time, however for now, Pogba’s future is huge open.
