Paul Pogba already part of Juventus’ past? Comments hint at end of the road for World Cup winner despite seeing four-year doping ban reduced

The World Cup-winning midfielder has reportedly seen his four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). As things stand, Pogba could be cleared to resume his professional career in March 2025.

He remains under contract in Turin until the summer of 2026, but those terms have already been reduced as far as possible and may yet be torn up. Pogba has not figured for the Bianconeri since August 2023, making just 12 appearances in total since re-joining the club after his exit from Manchester United in 2022.

Juve coach Thiago Motta said of the Frenchman when asked about his situation after seeing a worldwide ban from all football activity reduced: “Pogba was a great player.”

Club director Cristiano Giuntoli also referred to Pogba in the past tense when saying ahead of a Serie A clash with Cagliari: “We have to wait for the definitive appeal result. Clearly, he was a great player but has been out for a long time. We’ll wait for the CAS result.”

Pogba was in attendance to watch Juventus play out a 1-1 draw with Cagliari, with the 31-year-old given a decent reception by the home support. It does, however, remain to be seen where his next competitive outing will come.