Pogba at OM, close to the goal

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By: Manu Tournoux

Pogba at OM, close to the goal

It wasn’t just a rumor: Paul Pogba almost signed for OM last summer.

Since Wednesday, the new issue of the show “The Bridge” has been available. Among the speakers, Medhi Benatia, whose service proposal to Nasser al-Khelaïfi caused a huge reaction.

The now ex-sports director of Olympique de Marseille also explained how he convinced Adrien Rabiot to join the Marseille city during the summer of 2024. Which seems to have impressed the host of the show, AurĂ©lien TchouamĂ©ni. “ He is good in his way… », Judged the Real Madrid midfielder.

“He’s so good”added Paul Pogba, one of the other guests of the show, with the singer Soprano. The AS Monaco player has a strong opinion on the subject since he could have signed for OM before opting for the Principality club.

Pogba, OM supporters had a narrow escape

“It almost worked. It almost worked, I swear”indicates “La Pioche” to Aurélien Tchouaméni. At the time, Paul Pogba was free from any contract after terminating his lease with Juventus Turin.

The 2025-2026 financial year of the international tricolor on the Rock will have been mainly marked by injuries and lack of rhythm. He has only been used six times in Ligue 1. He still has one year left on his contract.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.