A year ago, Paul Pogba was banned from football for four years due to doping. His suspension was recently reduced to 18 months, meaning he could be back on the field in March. In which team’s jersey remains a mystery for now.The latest rumors suggest that it could happen at Olympique Marseille. French insiders claim that the club from the Velodrome is testing the waters with Pogba’s camp but is waiting for the outcome of the situation with Juventus.Pogba is under contract with the Bianconeri until 2026, but Juventus do not want him and are keeping him on the legal minimum salary of 2,000 euros per month. The doping suspension allowed the Old Lady to suspend Pogba’s regular salary, which under the contract amounted to 8,000,000 euros net, or 11,100,000 euros gross (with tax breaks) annually.🚨💣 Marseille are in advanced talks with Paul Pogba to sign him for free in January.Reminder: He can train again in January and play again in March. 🤯(Source: @mlktraore ) pic.twitter.com/fWetML7fFF— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 9, 2024 Juventus hope to maintain this arrangement until January when the two parties could finally terminate the contract. In that case, Pogba would be free to sign with another club as a free agent and play in March when his suspension expires. The question is, who is willing — or bold enough — to take the risk with a controversial midfielder whose career has been on a downward spiral for years?If he could regain even a part of the form he showed during his first stint at Juventus, it would certainly be worth trying. This theory clearly intrigues people in Marseille. Some believe they can revive Pogba’s career and that he could be a significant asset to the current team in the spring.Marseille underwent a complete reset this summer. A new coach, Roberto De Zerbi, arrived, and the club parted ways with as many as 14 players, bringing in 13 new ones. They completely changed the team’s structure and style of play. Marseille had a fairly good start to the new season and even hinted at competing for the title, but stumbled in the last two rounds, tarnishing their progress. A loss to Strasbourg and a draw with Angers cost them valuable points in the race with their rivals, leaving them five points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Of course, nothing is decided yet, as there is still a lot of football to be played, and a top-four finish and Champions League qualification would be considered a success and an achievement of their goals.##NAJAVA_MECA_8398443##This summer, big names like Adrien Rabiot, Mason Greenwood, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg have already arrived at the Velodrome. Paul Pogba would undoubtedly be the biggest name and the “fuel to the fire” of the excitement that has been burning at the most popular French club since summer.First, Pogba needs to resolve his situation with Juventus. If he does, Marseille wouldn’t be the only club interested, as there are already mentions of American MLS side Los Angeles, as well as Saudi clubs, where he would be particularly welcome given his Islamic faith.Pogba: ‘Finally the nightmare is over’
