Paul Pogba wants to get off to a good start. About a year ago, the midfielder agreed to return to Juventus after his contract at Manchester United ended. A very interesting move on paper since La Pioche knows the Bianconeri and Serie A perfectly. In addition, the Piedmontese had no transfer fees to pay to the Mancunians. On the other hand, they had to pay a signing bonus as well as a hefty salary to Pogboom.
Juventus are not against leaving
But the return of the 2018 world champion was a fiasco. In addition to his extra-sporting problems, he has had a string of injuries, playing only 10 games in all competitions (1 start, 1 assist). Not enough for a player of his caliber. After this dark season, where he also missed the World Cup in Qatar, Paul Pogba is determined to regain his level as well as an iron health.
However, Juve are not against parting ways. ten days ago, The Team explained that the Turinese want to get rid of the Frenchman. Massimiliano Allegri does not believe in the return to grace of the player and the Italians are hoping for an offer from Saudi Arabia. But Pogba, whose name has been cited in the Saudi Pro League, intends to stay. Which does not do the business of the Transalpines. The latter have also decided to toughen up the tone with him.
A tricky case
Tuttosport reveals that the new sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, wants the player to reduce his salary. This costs 10.5 million euros gross per year. The manager therefore wants to negotiate with La Pioche and his entourage certain aspects of his contract. The plan would be to spread the payment of his net salary (8 million euros, plus bonuses) by extending his lease or by rebalancing between the fixed part and the bonuses.
But the environment would not necessarily be open to this idea, while his club keeps an eye on Saudi Arabia. Pogba is also under pressure as his coach has to decide today if he intends to take him with him on tour to the United States or if he leaves him in Turin to continue his rehabilitation. Leaving him at the quay would be a strong gesture on the part of the Old Lady, who does not intend to give him any gifts this season.
