With Paul Pogba expected to have his deal at Juventus terminated despite his ban being reduced, here is the latest on the Frenchman's future.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly encouraged the 31-year-old to make the move to Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr.
The 39-year-old superstar opened the floodgates by signing for the Riyadh-based club in January 2023, paving the way for a wave of high-profile arrivals, including Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Riyad Mahrez.
According to TuttoJuve journalist Massimo Pavan, Ronaldo is keen to reunite with Pogba at Al Nassr, and has been actively trying to persuade the Frenchman to join him in the Middle East.
Although the two legends never played together during their time at Juventus, they did share a brief stint as teammates at Manchester United.
This partnership began when Ronaldo left Juventus to return to Old Trafford in 2021, followed a year later by Pogba's own return to the Bianconeri as a free agent.
Unfortunately, his second spell at the Allianz Stadium has been plagued with misfortune. After spending the majority of the 2022/23 season sidelined, he faced a major setback by failing a doping test on the first day of the following season.
Recently, his ban was reduced from four years to 18 months, meaning he will be eligible to play again from March 2025.
Despite his desire to return to the Juventus fold, the club seems to have moved on, with football director Cristiano Giuntoli making it clear they are focusing on their current squad.
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As a result, it is anticipated that both parties will mutually agree to terminate Pogba's contract before the end of the year, allowing him to seek a new club when the transfer window opens in January.
By Kurt Buckerfield
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