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Paul Pogba (32), who was disciplined for taking banned drugs, is back on the soccer clock.
A contract with French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco is imminent. Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European transfer market, said on the 14th (Korean time) 'Monaco is close to signing Pogba and Ansu Fati (22). We are negotiating for a contract for the last time' Pogba is being negotiated on a two-year contract. Monaco, awaiting Pogba's decision, is confident of signing. The party was left with an agreement. Negotiations at the final stage are being held with Barcelona on a loan that includes a full transfer option'
Britain's 'BBC' also reported the return of Pogba, a Frenchman. 'BBC' is being negotiated with Pogba to sign a two-year contract with Monaco. Monaco hopes to finalize the contract in the coming days'
Pogba's testosterone was detected in a drug test conducted immediately after the opening match of the Serie A home game against Udinese in August 2023 during the 2023-2024 season when he was in Juventus, Italy. Pogba asked to test B samples as well, but the results remained positive.
Testosterone, known as a male hormone, improves endurance. It is one of the leading banned drugs designated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
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The Italian Anti-Doping Tribunal imposed a four-year suspension on Pogba. In a statement, Pogba was informed of the decision of the Italian Anti-Doping Tribunal. I believe the verdict is wrong.'"Everything I have built up in my professional career has disappeared. It's sad, it's shocking, it's heartbreaking."
And as a professional player, I did nothing to improve my performance using banned drugs. I have never ignored or deceived my fellow players and supporters of the team I played for," he stressed that he would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
CAS accepted Pogba's appeal. The disciplinary period has been reduced from four years to 18 months. Pogba's suspension was lifted in March. Pogba is currently a free agent (FA). He has been waiting for his return in private training.
Asked in an interview last year with 'ESPN'Do you believe you can reach your prime again?' Pogba replied "Of course. It will certainly be the new Pogba. In a positive way, it will be so with greater hunger and greater determination.'
He even considered retiring before the CAS announcement, saying, `I'm like a kid who just wants to be a professional player again, never having a professional contract. The anger moves me again. I vowed to do everything to return to the previous level, no, to a better level.'
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Pogba, a Manchester United youth, blossomed at Juventus. When he was held in Manchester United's arms in August 2016, the transfer fee was 89 million pounds (about 165 billion won). It is the highest ransom ever for a Manchester United club.
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it peaked by presenting the trophy to France. Pogba scored the winning goal in the final against Croatia. He returned to Juventus in July 2022, but failed to perform properly due to injuries and disciplinary actions.
Pogba was also rumored to return to the K-League through his best friend, FC Seoul's Jesse Lingard. Lingard drew attention last year by pointing out his best friend Pogba, who played with Manchester United, when asked to select an overseas player he wanted to bring to the K-League.
He also wrote in his article 'The Times' that from the first day Pogba came to the Manchester United Academy at age 16, we became close. I love Pogba' People don't know Pogba very well and want to judge him. Sit down and have a conversation with Pogba, and you will see that you are the most humble person you can meet. Pogba really loves football, he wrote.
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Fati was once expected to be Barcelona's future but lost his wings. He left Barcelona in the 2023-2024 season and spent one season on loan at Brighton in the English Premier League (EPL). However, Fati only scored two goals in 19 appearances in the EPL.
He returned to Barcelona in the 2024-2025 season, but played only 11 games in all competitions and had no goals. Partey seeks a revival in Ligue 1 with Pogba.
Reporter Kim Sung-won newsme@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
