WE'RE INVITING HIM TO COME AND PLAY" - PAUL POGBA URGED TO JOIN EX-MAN UTD TEAM-MATE MASON GREENWOOD AT MARSEILLE BY FORMER JUVENTUS & FRANCE CO-STAR ADRIEN RABIOT AS DOPING BAN TICKS DOWN
As Paul Pogba's doping ban nears its end, the French international is being urged by a former team-mate to make a move to Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille. Adrien Rabiot, Pogba's long-time friend and colleague both at Juventus and the French national team, has publicly extended an invitation to his fellow midfielder to join him at the Stade Vélodrome, where former Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood is currently on loan.
Pogba, whose positive test for testosterone traces in August 2023 led to a suspension, is now beginning the countdown to his return to action. His ban, which has overshadowed his career since returning to Juventus in 2022, is set to expire soon, allowing the World Cup winner to make his comeback to competitive football. Amid growing speculation regarding his next move, Rabiot’s comments suggest that the French midfielder could make an intriguing switch to Ligue 1, linking up with the club's rising stars and his former Manchester United and Juventus allies.
"We're inviting him to come & play with us," Rabiot said in a recent interview. The midfielder, known for his combative style and strong presence in midfield, highlighted that Pogba's experience would be invaluable to the ambitious French side. "Paul is a great player, and we're all excited to see him back on the field. There’s always a place for him here."
Rabiot, who has flourished at Juventus after initially struggling to settle in Italy, also spoke of the sense of unity and brotherhood he shares with Pogba, adding that their familiarity would make the move even more beneficial. "We have a strong connection, and it would be a pleasure to play together again. He is an incredible talent, and he could help Marseille in so many ways," Rabiot said.
In the backdrop of Rabiot's comments is the ongoing drama surrounding Mason Greenwood’s temporary move to Marseille after his controversial departure from Manchester United. With Greenwood’s presence at the French club already raising eyebrows, the prospect of Pogba joining the squad would further intensify the storyline of these former Manchester United players linking up in the French top flight.
Pogba’s future remains uncertain, but Rabiot’s invitation adds to the growing list of suitors eager to secure the services of the midfielder. After his failed stint at Manchester United, Pogba’s next move will likely be crucial in determining the direction of his career. If he does choose to reunite with Rabiot and Greenwood in Marseille, it could signal the beginning of a new chapter in his storied career—one where the redemption and return to the world stage are top priorities.
While Pogba’s doping case may have caused setbacks, the time off the pitch could have allowed him to reflect and come back stronger, and the offer from Rabiot to join Marseille is certainly an exciting prospect for fans of both the French giants and Pogba himself. The invitation stands, and now the ball is firmly in Pogba’s court as his ban ticks down and the football world waits for his next move.
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