Paul Pogba will have experienced ups and downs during his career. A former great hope in world football, La Pioche established himself as one of the best players in his position during his first stint at Juventus Turin. With this new exposure and now considered as an executive of the French team, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne then joined Manchester United, his training club, in the summer of 2016. A resounding transfer where, against 105 million euros, the number 10 of Juventus Turin had become the most expensive transfer in history for a year. But after years of ups and downs on the other side of the Channel, Pogba expressed the wish to return to one of his first loves, Juventus Turin.
Suspended four years for testing positive for the doping substance DHEA
But the magic of the first days was not rediscovered during his second marriage to the Old Lady. The midfielder spent more time in the infirmary than on the football pitch. All while being one of the highest paid players in Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. At the same time, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne had to manage the case of attempted extortion by an organized gang and kidnapping of which he was the victim in March 2022. Visibly involved in all these stories, his brother Mathias threatened to make revelations about him, in particular concerning his links with a marabout. Enough to inevitably disturb the man and the footballer. To make matters worse, a new affair broke out on September 11, 2023.
Indeed, about a year ago, the Italian anti-doping agency (NADO) revealed that Pogba had tested positive for the doping substance DHEA, on August 20, 2023 during the first day of the 2023-24 Serie A face l ‘Udinese. The Frenchman, who did not come into play, was checked after the match. A few days later, the results were in. “The National Anti-Doping Tribunal announces that, following a request from the National Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office, it provisionally suspends the athlete Paul Pogba for violation of Articles 2.1 and 2.2. Substance found: testosterone metabolites of non-endogenous origin», Explained the body in a press release. Silent, Juve also published a press release to confirm this news.
The CAS would have reduced the sanction of Paul Pogba who will be able to play again from March 2025
Engaged in a long fight, the 2018 world champion recently gave his news. In addition to a short adventure in music, the former Red Devil confirmed that he had no intention of stopping his career despite these recent difficult years: “If you haven’t seen one of my interviews where I say I’m retiring, it’s because I’m not doing it, because I still feel like a footballer. I want to fight against this injustice. Pogba is not finished, Pogba is here and until you see me saying I am finished, don’t worry. I have an incredible desire to come back, I feel like a child who wants to be professional. I’m training, I’m doing everything I can to get back on the field.” And clearly, his perseverance paid off.
Indeed, according to the latest information from Daily MailPaul Pogba’s suspension was reduced from four years to 18 months. A decision taken by the CAS and which will inevitably be emulated in France and in Piedmont. Fantastic news for the 31-year-old who was obviously afraid of resuming his career in its twilight years. So, the plan is clearly established for La Pioche. While he should return to training with the Bianconeri in January 2025, his return would therefore be scheduled for March 2025 where Pogba could then return to competition. We’re already looking forward to it!
