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

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.

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

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.

“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 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.

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.

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.