Suspended Juventus player Paul Pogba has made his feelings clear about a Manchester United legend suggesting that he should sign for one club in the future.
Paul Pogba is currently out of action from football after he was handed down a ban from football for a doping offence, with the Frenchman staunchly defending his case.
The 31-year-old former Manchester United midfielder initially received a four-year suspension back in February, which was backdated to his failed drugs test in 2023.
Pogba had tested for elevated levels of testosterone in his system in September 2023 and was provisionally suspended from playing football at the time.
The 2018 World Cup winner had his B sample tested as positive in October 2023 after his initial sample had elevated levels of testosterone in his system.
However, Pogba received a huge boost this month after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) brought down the length of his ban from football.
Pogba insisted that his ingestion of a banned substance was “not intentional” and the CAS cut his ban down to 18 months after accepting his admission.
Pogba talks Man Utd legend
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba is expected to return to training in January and could be eligible to play for Juventus again in March.
The France international, who is under contract with Juventus until 2026, has had a disappointing second spell with the Serie A club after his Old Trafford exit.
Pogba left United in 2022 and signed for Juventus on a free transfer, but the Frenchman’s spell was hit with injuries and his recent doping ban.
Patrice Evra has shared a close relationship with Pogba and suggested that the suspended Juventus midfielder should sign for his former side Marseille.
Speaking to L’Equipe, Pogba said: “I’m laughing because it’s Uncle Pat. He said that jokingly, you know him.
“I’m still under contract, so it’s not credible.”
He added: “We don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Why not play in Ligue 1? I don’t have to say no.”
What did Evra say about Pogba?
Patrice Evra welcomed the decision to reduce Pogba’s ban from football before urging his fellow Frenchman that he could open the door to Marseille for him.
“I’m not surprised. I was with Paul just three weeks ago. He was very confident,” he said.
“The ban was very severe. They wanted to set an example. Justice has been done.
“Paul is a little brother, someone I adore. He will be back on the field and able to train.
“I don’t think there is any continuity with Juve.”
Evra added: “He [Pogba] wants to play football, wherever it is. Why not Marseille, for example?”
“I’m going to call [Marseille sporting director] Mehdi Benatia and tell him that the door is open.”
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