Paul Pogba has sent a message to his supporters and the game of football as he counts down the days to ending a doping ban and returning to action.
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Sidelined since September 2023Lengthy ban reduced on appealWill be free to return in March 2025Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The World Cup-winning Frenchman has been stuck on the sidelines since September 2023. He was initially stung with a four-year suspension from all football-related activity, but has seen that sanction reduced to 18 months on appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Pogba is still some months away from getting the green light to resume his playing career, with the 31-year-old midfielder having to wait until March 2025 before finding himself in a position to kick a competitive ball in anger again.
WHAT POGBA SAID
The former Manchester United star is, however, chomping at the bit and looking forward to rejoining training sessions and putting himself in contention for game time. He has posted on social media as fans prepare for his return: “I miss you.. a lot!! I’m getting ready to come back. I promise.”
WHAT NEXT?
It remains to be seen when and where Pogba’s next appearance will come. He is tied to a contract at Serie A giants Juventus through to 2026, but there has been talk of those terms being cut short – which would allow the France international to find a new club as a free agent.