Times are tough for Paul Pogba. After a practically blank last season due to serious physical problems, the French midfielder wanted to relaunch during this 2023/2024 exercise. And Juventus was counting on him. However, after the first meeting of the season, the former Manchester United player tested positive for testosterone by the Italian anti-doping authorities.
A control which could earn him a sanction ranging from two to four years of suspension, and which would authorize Juventus to terminate his contract unilaterally if the latter wished. In Italy, some go so far as to present this affair as good news for Juventus, which would save 30 million euros corresponding to the player’s gross salary until 2026.
He won’t be alone
In any case, it is a new sad affair which has affected the Old Lady, even if Paul Pogba was very clear on the fact that he took these food supplements on his side, and that his club does not has nothing to do with it. As explained TuttoMercatoWeb, Juventus still wants to support its player until the end in this matter. The Turin leaders do not want to abandon the Frenchman or let him go through this difficult situation alone.
The Piedmont team thus wants to remain close to its player and support him in these difficult times, particularly until October 5, when we will have the results of the counter-analysis finally carried out by the 30-year-old midfielder. years old, who therefore only played two ends of matches this season. The media nevertheless specifies that in the event of the player’s responsibility being well confirmed in this story, she will still consider terminating her contract, but will not abandon it…
