Pogba hoping to train with Osimhen in bid to return to fitness following doping ban

Pogba hoping to train with Osimhen in bid to return to fitness following doping ban

Ayoola Kelechi 21:45 - 16.12.2024

The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder could train with the Super Eagles star to regain fitness

Paul Pogba is charting his path back to football after a challenging period marked by injuries and a doping ban.

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The 31-year-old midfielder, now a free agent after parting ways with Juventus, is focusing on regaining his fitness as he prepares for a March 2025 return to action.

Potential training opportunity at Galatasaray for Pogba

Reports suggest Pogba has reached out to Galatasaray to explore the possibility of training with the Turkish Super Lig leaders.

Paul Pogba with the 2018 FIFA World Cup medal

This opportunity would allow him to train alongside top players such as Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens, benefitting from the club’s competitive environment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Galatasaray’s position as league leaders also makes it an attractive option for Pogba as he works towards full match fitness.

How it is going... Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens have rolled back their Napoli days in Turkey.

The midfielder would be able to immerse himself in high-intensity sessions from January, providing him with the perfect preparation for his eventual return to competitive football in March.

Pogba rebuilding fitness with an eye on future move

Rather than immediately pursuing transfer opportunities, Pogba is prioritising his physical condition after months on the sidelines.

Paul Pogba says friends abandoned him during his dark days.
Paul Pogba

Clubs like Olympique Marseille, as well as Premier League and MLS sides, have shown interest, but Pogba appears determined to make a lasting comeback.

Training with Galatasaray would allow him to rebuild gradually while showing his fitness and quality levels in such an environment could serve as a message to potential suitors that he remains a world-class option for the future.

Paul Pogba with a trophy at Juventus

As Pogba prepares for a March 2025 return, this period of focused rebuilding could prove pivotal in reigniting his career.