Since his suspension for doping in 2023, Paul Pogba has sailed in an in-between as mysterious as his talent. The winter transfer window has just entered without offering him an escape, despite persistent rumors in Marseille or an improbable return to Manchester United. At 31, the former world champion, whose suspension ends on March 11, nevertheless displays disconcerting serenity. Far from the spotlight, he refuses to give in to precipitation, even if the urgency seems palpable: he has not played for a year and a half, his last match dating back to September 2023 with Juventus.
Patience as a strategy for Pogba
According to information from The teamPogba has chosen to postpone his return to June, preferring to wait until summer rather than accepting a precipitated offer. A “market connoisseur” confides: “In June, there will be interested people. »» This decision, assumed despite the doubts, reveals a new lucidity. The French relies on a more favorable context: clubs, freed from immediate imperatives, will be able to serenely assess his physical state and level after such a long inactivity. His goal? Find a competitive European championship, the only one capable of offering him a window for the Blues, which he always dreams of wearing the jersey again.
Pogba always remains without a club.
If the wait seems reasonable, the challenges remain colossal. Pogba, which will celebrate its 32th birthday in March, combines uncertainties: recurring injuries (only 10 matches in 2022-2023), high salary, and the persistent shadow of its positive control. Some leagues, such as Serie A or MLS, remain accessible until February or April, but the interested party spreads them to favor Europe. “Recruiting it in January, it was risky to unbalance a group (…) in June, everything will be different”explains a European leader in The team.
A risky bet, persistent obstacles
By refusing to rush, Pogba transforms his status as a free player into the final revenge. Her choice, between pride and realism, questions: will her notoriety be enough to convince after two years without football? Next summer will be a sporty and symbolic test. Between Miami, where he trains discreetly, and European changing rooms, time now plays against him. But for the child of Lagny-sur-Marne, accustomed to the drama, the story may just begin.
