Former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly hellbent on making the France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. According to Calciomercato, the 31-year-old midfielder has two offers on the table after severing ties with theBianconeri.
Juventus terminated Pogba’s contract last month after the European Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his ban. The ex-Manchester United playmaker barely featured for the Turin giants in his second stint at the Allianz Stadium, with the infamous doping suspension and recurring fitness problems to only 12 appearances across two seasons.
Despite his underwhelming spell at Juventus, Pogba remains a household name in world football. Therefore, he should have no problems finding a new club in January. However, whether he’ll stay in Europe remains questionable. If he does, a reunion with Adrien Rabiot could be on the cards.
Rabiot, who swapped Juventus for Marseille in the summer, has reportedly called Pogba to join him at the Stade Velodrome. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is open to giving the 2018 World Cup winner the benefit of the doubt. But Pogba’s uncertain physical condition could throw a spanner in the works.
Away from action for almost two years, Pogba faces an uphill battle to regain match fitness and prove he can still perform at the highest level. Even though his rumored switch to Marseille may fail to materialize, the former Juventus superstar could continue his career on another continent.
Indeed, Brazilian giants Corinthians have shown interest in the skilled midfielder.
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