Five clubs Paul Pogba could join with move being ‘finalised’ as former Man Utd and Juventus star’s doping ban ends

PAUL POGBA is free to return to football after his doping ban officially came to an end on Tuesday.

And the former Manchester United midfielder is looking for a new club after mutually agreeing to terminate his Juventus contract late last year.

Pogba was initially hit with a four-year suspension last February after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA – but had the term reduced to 18 months after a successful appeal.

And the 31-year-old – who always denied any deliberate wrongdoing – can start playing matches again from March 11 following the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling.

The French World Cup winner’s last competitive game was on September 3, 2023 when he came off the bench for Juventus against Empoli.

But several suitors have registered their interest in Pogba, who even claimed that a deal was being “finalised” with an unnamed club.

Pogba posted of video of him training on Instagram today, with the caption: “Someone is back 🔙🔋🐙”.

But what are his best options – and which club has already opened the door for him?

Manchester United

Pogba fuelled speculation about a third stint at Man Utd with a cryptic Instagram post in January.

The Frenchman first shared a cartoon drawing of himself standing next to Old Trafford hero Amad Diallo in a Red Devils kit.

Pogba made 233 appearances for United across two spells at the club.

He left Old Trafford in 2022 as a free agent and returned to Juventus, where he was hampered by injuries.

But the reality is that Pogba is not the answer to United’s endless list of problems. 

What Ruben Amorim needs is young blood, that can be nurtured into top talent, not a player who hasn’t kicked a ball in 18 months.

Inter Miami

As well as a United return, intense speculation has been given to Pogba joining David Beckham-owned Inter Miami in the United States.

Pogba even met with Becks at the club’s MLS opener against New York City in Florida last month.

And he also posted a picture of himself looking at Port Miami with the caption: “Let’s see what’s coming…” shortly afterwards.

The addition of a player like Pogba would further strengthen Inter Miami‘s project, which aims to reach the Club World Cup.

If Pogba were to be offered a deal, he would then join forces with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.

Marseille

A homecoming to his native France is reportedly on the cards as well.

And Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has even opened the door for this to happen.

De Zerbi has history of signing European football outcasts, including Pogba’s old Man Utd team-mate Mason Greenwood.

The former Brighton boss said during the winter window: “I would like to have only champions in my team.

“Pogba has always been a champion but honestly, during my discussions with staff, we have never spoken about it.”

Marseille director Mehdi Benatia has refused to rule out a move for Pogba in the 2025/26 season.

Saudi Pro League

The Saudi Pro League’s financial power could lure Pogba to follow Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. to the Middle East.

Where in the sovereign state he would land nobody, not even him, knows as the league shares out imported talent as a way of keeping things competitive.

Pogba could be tempted to link up with top French players like N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema already at Al-Ittihad.

And, Al-Shabab, now overseen by former Juventus director Pavel Nedved, could also be a viable option.

While Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Santos have also been touted as possible destinations.

Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce was reportedly aiming to sign Pogba during the January transfer window.

Pogba has previously worked with Fenerbahce‘s current manager, Jose Mourinho, during their time at Old Trafford.

The French midfielder would be reunited with old midfield partner Fred, too.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk