Italian giants Juventus and French midfielder Paul Pogba are in the process of mutually terminating his contract, Fabrizio Romano reports. The Frenchman recently saw his four-year doping ban significantly reduced to 18 months, making him eligible to play as early as March 2025.
The former Manchester United man tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a substance used to raise testosterone levels and is banned. He was tested in August 2023 following a victory by the Old Lady over Udinese and was handed a four-year ban after a second test was returned positive.
However, Pogba has been cleared to make an early return after the Court of Arbitration for Sport made a ruling reducing his ban from four years to just 18 months. The World Cup winner will return to training in January before being match-eligible in March. Notwithstanding, he and Juve are set to terminate his contract, ending any possibility of him returning to action for the Bianconeri in March. Italian journalist and transfer expert Romano wrote on his X page, “Paul Pogba and Juventus, expected to agree on contract termination as he will become a free agent.
“Talks to follow from tomorrow after CAS verdict, as Paul will be available from March.
“Paul Pogba also feels a fresh start would be [the] best solution for him and his career.”
Since the news of the CAS ruling broke, Pogba has reportedly become a target for MLS clubs. There are also interests from the Saudi Pro League existing before his drug test.
