'He belongs to the Premier League!' - Ex-Man Utd star Paul Pogba told to 'prepare for next World Cup' by heading back to England

Pogba has not played competitive football since September 2023 after serving an 18-month doping ban. However, the suspension is now over and the Frenchman is raring to get back on a football pitch. The player is currently a free agent after mutually terminating his contract at Juventus last year.

Pogba has been linked with teams around the world, from Ligue 1 to the Saudi Pro League. Amid speculation over his next destination, ex-Chelsea star Florent Malouda has urged his compatriot to return to the Premier League as he believes England is the best place for Pogba to regain his best form and potentially get back into the France squad in time for the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking to Racing Tipster, Malouda said: "I think he is a great player. He belongs to the Premier League. It’s a pity that it didn't work as it should have done at Manchester United. Everything was there for him to succeed. Right now, he needs to make the right choice to prepare for the next World Cup.

"He needs to build back his confidence, to be patient and at the same time be really focused and prove to himself first that he wants to play at the high level, and the Premier League is the best stage for that. I'm surprised that clubs didn't approach him as soon as possible and give him a chance to get his fitness up to speed, and get him really ready to get back to compete."

The 32-year-old midfielder has stated that he is prepared to wait as long as it takes in order to find the right next challenge, even if that process takes two years.