Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba raised several eyebrows by announcing his desire to stay at Juventus in a controversial new interview. The Frenchman even claimed he’s willing to accept a pay cut to remain at Continassa after having his doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months, making him eligible to play by March 2025.
These statements sent shockwaves throughout the black-and-white hemisphere, as some of the most reputable sources in Italian football have been expecting the two parties to terminate their contract in the coming weeks.
But according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the situation remains the same despite what the 31-year-old mentioned regarding his future. In other words, Pogba is still widely expected to leave Juventus.
The pink newspaper mentions four valid reasons why an exit is still on the cards. First, the Bianconeri are looking to break away from their past, as evidenced by the departures of Federico Chiesa, Alex Sandro, Adrien Rabiot and Wojciech Szczesny. Moreover, the club wants to start a new era with Thiago Motta, and Pogba simply doesn’t have a place in the coach’s plans.
The third reason is related to the budget, as the Turin-based giants have been working tirelessly on reducing their wage bill by getting rid of their highest earners. Finally, Pogba’s physical condition remains a major concern.
Therefore, the management is still seeking a bilateral agreement with the player’s entourage. The two parties have been in talks for several weeks now. Nevertheless, if they fail to find an accord, Juventus still have an important card in hand, as they can trigger a unilateral termination, citing the player’s inactivity over the last 18 months.
In any case, a solution is sought before January to allow the 2018 World Cup winner to find himself a new club in January ahead of his return to action in March.
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The club mustn’t change the stance against Pogba, he should leave and we should move on. We already have a good midfield without him.
This site is turning into a Pogba hater without any reasons. Let’s debunk your four funny reasons. If you wanna break from the past you should sell Fagioli, Bremer , Cambiasso and Vlahovic as well. Second ,have you asked Motta if he wants Pogba leave or not ? Third, ur talking about budget when he has accepted to a pay cut ? are u high or what ? Ah the fourth reason is by far the most absurd. Physical condition huh ? how many of Juve’s new players didn’t get injured in the first months ? none . ALL of them almost got injured for a month at least. Physical conditions ? huh ? Does Douglas Luiz look fit to you ? Stop acting like a 12 yo Pogba hater man. I think I’m gonna stop reading this funny website
Douglas is more fit than Pogba will ever been he will prove you’s wrong. Pogba is constantly injured, not able to play full 90 min, he doesn’t played at high level 3 years. You’re a fool for defending him. Thuram, Luiz, Koop, Adzic and the others will always be fit and ready instead of Pogba. Because we know Motta won’t want him in our team, because he won’t be a Juve player in January. He can go to Turkey since his old manager Mourinho is there and will do good there or Arabia many finished players go there or America.
How do u consider douglas luiz fit when he can’t even run 10 meters ? he keeps giving penalties cuz he’s fat and cant move so he kicks instead. How old r u ? Pogba is the best midfielder in the world on his fit day. Who tf compares Pogba with Noobie Luiz ? who even are u mate ? u sound like u have never watched football.
How you can say someone who played football at high level is fat. Douglas will be better in time. Pogba won’t be fit and constantly get injured in the first game and he’s way way past his prime. He’s not the same Pogba that you knew in the past.
At Least Douglas isn’t constantly injured and can play full 90 mins unlike him and he played at high level in England. Pogba will be injured in the first match and can’t even complete a match.
Stop d-riding Pogba man. You know he’s way way past of prime. He’s a injury merchant.