Paul Pogba, the French midfielder, is set to return to professional football after serving an 18-month doping ban, reduced from an initial four-year suspension. The ban was imposed following a positive test for DHEA, a performance-enhancing substance, after a match on August 20, 2023.
During his suspension, Pogba mutually terminated his contract with Juventus in November 2024 and has been training independently. Now eligible to play as of March 11, 2025, he is exploring options for his next club. Potential destinations include a return to Manchester United, a move to Inter Miami in the United States, joining Marseille, accepting a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League, or signing with Fenerbahçe. Pogba has hinted that a deal is being finalized, but no official announcement has been made.
At 31, Pogba aims to join a competitive team to prepare for the 2026 World Cup with France. Despite two years of inactivity, his return is generating significant interest in the football community.