December 14th 2024.
Paul Pogba, the 31-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, has recently become a free agent after his departure from Juventus last month. Reports have surfaced that Manchester City is interested in signing him on a free transfer. This comes after his four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, allowing him to return to football in March.
City has been struggling with injuries this season, especially in their central midfield position where they have felt the absence of Rodri. In light of this, City has reportedly ‘sounded out’ a potential move for Pogba, with their manager Pep Guardiola being a keen admirer of the French World Cup winner. However, Pogba is said to be ‘reluctant’ to join City due to his previous ties with Manchester United.
In 2018, Guardiola himself had revealed that City had been offered the chance to sign Pogba from United. However, Pogba chose to remain at Old Trafford until his contract expired and he joined Juventus on a free transfer in 2022. In recent weeks, Pogba has been linked with moves to Marseille, the Saudi Pro League, and Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
In a recent interview, Marseille and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot encouraged Pogba to join him in Ligue 1, stating that Pogba is a talented player and would be a top addition to the team if he regains his physical abilities and is in a good headspace. Pogba himself hinted at a return to football in the near future with a post on Instagram featuring emojis of an hourglass and a zipped-face.
While City may be keen on signing Pogba, it seems that the player himself is hesitant to join their rival team due to his connection with United. Only time will tell where Pogba's next footballing journey will take him.
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