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Claims Paul Pogba was at Manchester City’s training ground ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa are said to be untrue.
The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has been linked with a transfer to Pep Guardiola’s champions. But transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says suggestions the 31-year-old World Cup-winner was at the club’s training base on Thursday - as they prepare to face Villa in the Premier League on Saturday - “are not true”.
Pogba is a free agent after reaching a mutual agreement with Juventus to terminate his contract with the Serie A giants last month. He was handed a four-year doping ban – following an initial suspension – in March, but can now resume playing next March after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last month reduced his punishment to 18 months.
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“My time at Juventus has come to an end,” Pogba said in a statement. “It has been a privilege to pull on the shirt of the bianconeri and to share so many special moments together.
“I cherish the memories we made. They live on.
“Even in the most difficult moments over the past year, your support was crucial and I want to thank Juve fans around the world for their compassion.
“It has been a pleasure to have experienced so many great moments with my team-mates over the years and I wish them every success in the future.
“I am looking forward to the next chapter of my career and to stepping out on the pitch with my next club.”
A Juventus statement read: “Juventus Football Club and Paul Pogba announce that they have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024.
“The club wishes Paul the very best for his professional future.”
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