Patrice Evra caused a sensation a few weeks ago by discussing on RMC Sport the possibility of Paul Pogba signing for Olympique de Marseille. His statements caused a stir, leading people to believe that everything was already in place. Thursday evening, during the show Rothen ignites, the former left-back rectified the situation. “He is training hard, his suspension ends in March. (…) Since I spoke to RMC, everyone has announced it to OM. I told him it was my wish, but that doesn’t mean everything is done,” he explained.
Evra calms things down on Pogba and OM
Referring to a recent meeting in Miami with “La Pioche”, Evra reaffirmed his personal desire to see Pogba join the Marseille club, where he himself played in 2017. “I spoke to Benatia to talk with him. But it is Paul who will decide. Why Marseille? Because coming back to France is a great showcase.” He also highlighted Pogba’s link with players like Adrien Rabiot, while suggesting that other options like Manchester United remained possible.
The challenge of returning to Ligue 1
Jérôme Rothen, also present on the set, provided a different perspective. According to him, a return of Pogba to Ligue 1, and in particular to Marseille, would be a risk. “There have been great French players who have come back, like Evra, but it’s never easy. Pogba hasn’t played for two years. If he returns to his best level, he can make the difference, but the doubt is enormous.”
The former PSG player also warned against the excessive expectations of the French public. “In France, we don’t miss you. And the memories of 2018 are far away.” These comments are a reminder of the challenges that great players face when trying to relaunch their careers in Ligue 1.
Marseille, a logical choice for Pogba?
If the idea of a Pogba in Ligue 1 makes supporters dream, Evra insists: nothing has yet been decided. But according to him, “all the ingredients are there” for a successful return to France. A few months before the end of the player’s suspension, Paul Pogba’s decision promises to be crucial for the rest of his career.
