Paul Pogba has hinted at a possible return to Juventus amid the lingering uncertainty surrounding his contract situation at Manchester United.
Pogba has spent the last five years on the books for United, returning to Old Trafford for a second stint after leaving Juve in a £ 89million ($ 121million) deal in 2016.
The 28-year-old became one of Europe’s best midfielders during his time in Turin, but has struggled to stay consistent with the Red Devils, and speculation about his future rages on now that he is. entered the last year of his contract.
What was said?
Pogba is currently on international duty with France, which he helped beat Belgium 3-2 in their Nations League semi-final match at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday.
Asked about the possibility of returning to Juve’s pitch at club level, the 28-year-old said Sports media set post-match: “I still speak with my former Juventus teammates, [Juan] Square, [Paulo] Dybala… Now I’m a Man Utd player, I still have one year on my contract, after we’ll see.
“I want to finish the season well there, so we’ll see. “
When asked if he feels good every time he visits Turin, Pogba added: “Yes, of course! “
The influence of Raiola
Pogba’s latest comments come less than a month after his agent Mino Raiola claimed the World Cup winner would be ready to join Juve at some point.
However, the Italian agent, who fueled transfer rumors throughout Pogba’s stay in Manchester, also admitted he did not know if the Bianconeri would be open to a deal.
“Paul Pogba is out of contract in June, so we’ll talk to Manchester and see what happens,” Raiola told Rai Sport. “Turin is always in his heart. There is a chance that Pogba will return to Juventus, but it also depends on Juventus. “
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And after?
Pogba will now prepare for France’s League of Nations final clash with Spain on Sunday before returning to Old Trafford ahead of United’s next Premier League game against Leicester City on October 16.
It was suggested that the Red Devils would also ask for a response from the Frenchman on a possible renewal, he said they initially submitted an extension offer in July.
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