Marseille ramp up Pogba pursuit as former Juventus teammate pleads with free agent

Paul Pogba with the 2018 FIFA World Cup medal

Marseille ramp up Pogba pursuit as former Juventus teammate pleads with free agent

Ayoola Kelechi 19:06 - 09.12.2024

The French star could be set to reunite with his former colleague in Marseille

Paul Pogba's footballing future could be settled soon as Olympique de Marseille emerge as a potential destination for the French midfielder.

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While speculation mounts over his next club, the 31-year-old has expressed a desire to remain in one of Europe’s top leagues, with Ligue 1 becoming a viable option.

Rabiot extends open invitation to Pogba

Following his doping ban reduction to 18 months, Pogba could return to training in January and resume competitive action by March 2025.

Ex-Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot | Imago

Former Juventus and international teammate Adrien Rabiot has publicly encouraged Pogba to join Marseille.

Speaking after OM’s 2-0 victory over AS Saint-Étienne, Rabiot shared his eagerness to reunite with Pogba, saying, “I would like to play with Paul.

Adrien Rabiot in action for Juventus

“We didn’t get the chance to play too much together because he had quite a few small injuries. I was very disappointed. We’re inviting him to come and play for OM […] if he wants to come, it would be a pleasure.”

Pogba open to France return

Pogba recently revealed to L’Equipe that he is open to the idea of playing in Ligue 1, sparking discussions about a potential move to Marseille.

Paul Pogba with the FIFA World Cup trophy

The club has yet to make a formal approach, but the allure of reuniting with Rabiot and potentially reigniting his career in his home country could make Les Phoceens a tempting option for Pogba.

Paul Pogba || Imago

With his ban set to end in March, Pogba’s next move will shape the latter stages of his career. Whether Marseille can present a compelling case remains to be seen, but the prospect of Pogba donning OM’s colours has already stirred excitement among fans and pundits alike.