Paul Pogba set to retire from football? French star makes massive statement

Banned French football star Paul Pogba has broken his silence over his football career. The 31-year-old has been banned for four years after he failed a drug test during his second stint with Juventus. This is the first time that Pogba has spoken about his future in the game since the ban. 

Paul Pogba met with his former teammates during the France vs Belgium game in Euro 2024 on Monday. The 31-year-old while speaking to the media said “ I am not retiring and I am ready to fight for my career. I’m still a football player! Don’t look at stuff saying I’m retiring, I’m finished... guys, no, that’s not what I said”

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The former Manchester United star also said “I wanna fight for my career, I’m optimistic about it. I’m not finished at all, I’ll fight to protect myself… I’m working hard! I feel still 100% player.. I’m training hard, on a daily basis so it’s not over guys… I really can’t wait. I am still Paul Pogba and you will see”

Paul Pogba makes positive comment about his future 

Not too long ago, Paul Pogba was one of the costliest players in the world. His transfer from Juventus to Manchester United under Jose Mourinho was spoken about as the biggest deal in English football. 

His five years with the Old Trafford-based side saw him achieve mixed results. Eventually, he made his return to Turin where he started his second stint with Juventus before he was handed the ban. 

During his chat with the media, the 2018 World Cup winner said, “I am very happy to see and feel the love of the people. I have not been on the pitch for a while, so hearing the people sing my name was really pleasing.”

There were reports that the Turin-based side may look to end their contract with Pogba. When asked to throw light on the same, Pogba said “From the last I heard, I am still a Juventus player and I think you’d have to ask them. I have a contract, I have not been able to talk yet to the director or the coach, there is silence… I think they are waiting for the appeal. As for the rest, you’d have to ask them.”