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Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi could soon welcome a superstar name to the team
Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has advised Paul Pogba to take a less glamorous route back to top-flight football by joining Premier League side Fulham.
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The French World Cup winner is on the hunt for a fresh start after his Juventus contract was terminated following an 18-month ban for doping offences, reduced from an initial four years.
Pogba advised on next move
Babel believes Fulham offers Pogba an ideal setting to rebuild his career. Speaking to Instant Casino, the Dutchman weighed the benefits of playing in a less pressurised environment compared to Europe’s elite clubs like Manchester United or Juventus.
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“I think Paul Pogba could be a good addition for a Premier League club,” Babel said. “I think he could deliver for teams like Fulham, the teams where the pressure is not as high as Man United.
“Not for the fact that he could not handle that pressure, but simply because I think there will be too much pressure on him.
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“‘He’d be in the spotlight if he joined one of the top four teams. I think you know with all the trauma and things that he’s experienced, I think for him it would be good to join a team that doesn’t necessarily have the pressure to win the title.”
Pogba tipped to stand out and regain form
Fulham already boasts a solid foundation with Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, and adding Pogba could further bolster their ambitions.
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According to Babel, “He [Pogba] could very quickly be one of the main stars and establish himself as a top-level player again. He would stand out in a team like that.”
Pogba has not played since his doping suspension and will only be eligible to return to competitive football in March 2025.
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While his talent is undeniable, the 31-year-old faces a challenging path back to peak form after a lengthy layoff, but Babel believes that Pogba “has the talent to do it.”
Despite interest from top European clubs, MLS sides, and Saudi Arabian teams, with Fulham looking to strengthen their squad and Pogba searching for redemption, the move could be a win-win for both parties.
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