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Could Paul Pogba be released by Juventus after one season? Serie A giants mulling over contract cancellation

  • Frenchman returned to Turin in 2022
  • Knee injury required surgery
  • Back on the sidelines at present

WHAT HAPPENED? The World Cup-winning France international only returned to Turin for a second spell in the summer of 2022, with a move to Italy made as a free agent after reaching the end of his deal at Premier League giants Manchester United.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Pogba has endured a torrid time at the Allianz Stadium, with an unfortunate knee injury picked up in pre-season forcing him to undergo surgery and sit out at the World Cup finals in Qatar. The 29-year-old has since returned to action, but managed just 38 minutes of game time before being dropped and suffering another injury.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Juve are now piecing together plans for 2023-24, having been docked 15 points this season to be left sweating on European qualification, with releasing Pogba one option that would allow them to cut costs.

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WHAT NEXT? Pogba has upset Juve bosses on a regular basis this season, with his injury aggravated in February when going skiing, while he was left out of Massimiliano Allegri’s plans for a Europa League clash with Freiburg after turning up late for a team meeting.

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