When the news broke it Paul Pogba Considered a sensational return to Ligue 1 with MarseilleTension grew among the fans. The 2018 FIFA World Cup The winner had reportedly held advanced conversations with the French club, eager to restart his career after his doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months. Opportunity seemed perfect: A new challenge under high -ranking coach Roberto de ZerbiAnd for Pogba, his first ever stint in France’s top flights even though he was native in the country.
However, the Frenchman moved back to his home country. Instead, Marseille went quietly away from the store and left the 32-year-old who was still looking for his next club and maybe looked more seriously at a transition to Lionel Messis Inter Miami in MLS.
In an interview with ChainThe The French club’s President Pablo Longoria confirmed that the club was really close to bringing Pogba to Stade VelodromeBut finally chose not to. “We had conversations and we had this opportunity because the player had come out on the market,” said Longoria. Yet the real turning point did not come from economics or dressing room policy, but from concern over The time of Pogba’s recovery.
“We decided not to do it this season because we thought so His recovery time can interfere with the balance in the squad. And that would increase expectations. We felt it would be counterproductive, ” he added.
It was a sensitive decision. Les Olympiens, which is currently sitting in second place in Ligue 1 but remain well behind the leaders Psgcould have benefited by the experienced midfielder’s presence on paper. But with the midfielder who has not played a competitive match since September 2023The fear was to integrate him in the middle of the season would give more pressure than good, especially as French regulations prevented Pogba from presenting in official matches until the next season.
Pogba’s situation: What now?
PogbaNow 32 years oldis free to play again after serving its reduced ban. His contract with Juventus ended mutually NovemberLeaves him open to negotiate freely with clubs. He has aroused interest from Saudi ArabiaThe USAand other European clubs, but The hedges Has appeared as a Frontrunner.
Interestingly, Pogba has already lived in MiamiTrains privately while planning his next move. According to RMC SportThe “Pogba is much appreciated on,” But with the door temporarily closed there, David Beckhams Inter Miami seems to lead the race for his signature. MLS side, which already boasts Lionel MessiThe Luis SuarezAnd other big names, could offer Pogba both the competition environment and the glamorous lifestyle he longs for.
Pogba was to add fuel to speculation Discovered at an Inter Miami match along with Beckham during his suspension. His presence in Florida, combined with reports of an apartment he owns in the city, only strengthens the belief that MLS may be his next destination.
As 2026 World Cup Looms, veteran’s next move is crucial. While he is reportedly prioritizing to remain Europe In order to increase their chances of returning to the French national team, the lid of a high profile MLS movement may prove to be too tempting. Marseille can visit the idea this summer, but at the moment Pogba’s future is wide open.
