Why Paul Pogba can’t enjoy Mason Greenwood reunion until next season as Marseille address links to free agent ex-Man Utd & Juventus star

World Cup winner Pogba is currently a free agent after seeing his contract terminated by Serie A giants Juventus. He is still serving a doping ban at present but, after seeing that sanction reduced to 18 months on appeal, will be cleared to resume his career from March.

Having already been linked with a move to MLS or potential third stint at Old Trafford, Pogba has seen a return to his native France speculated on. There were suggestions that he could link up with former United team-mate Greenwood at Stade Velodrome.

Marseille’s sporting director, Mehdi Benatia, has played down such talk as Pogba will need to prove his fitness before the Ligue 1 outfit show any interest in doing a deal. The 31-year-old midfielder has not made a competitive appearance since September 3, 2023.

Benatia has told L’Equipe of the Pogba rumours: “He is a player, a man that both President Longoria and I admire. We thought about him, we wanted to do it, but did it make sense to bring in a Pogba who was not yet in shape?

“The risk was to disrupt the balance of the team with a player who wouldn’t have been at his best by the end of the season. However, if the opportunity arises, we would be happy to have a player like Pogba who can help us in the next campaign.”

Pogba may decide to link up with Marseille on a training basis before being registered in their squad for the 2025-26 campaign. He has expressed a desire to find Champions League football again, with there various options for him to mull over.