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Aditya Gokhale

Paul Pogba looks in incredible shape as former Man Utd midfielder ramps up preparations for return - with World Cup winner keen to join new club in January

Paul Pogba is ramping up his preparations as he nears his return following the reduction of his doping ban and the Frenchman looks in great shape.

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  • Pogba preparing for return from ban
  • Wants to join club in January to train
  • Will return to action in March after appeal
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Pogba had his doping ban reduced a last month following his appeal to the Court of Sports Arbitration (CAS) and the French World Cup winner will now be able to start training with a team at the start of the new year and will be allowed to return to action in March. The former Manchester United midfielder ended his contract with Juventus upon the announcement of the reduction and is looking for a new club ahead of the January transfer window.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Pogba's wife Maria Zulay shared a photo of Pogba hard at work on Boxing Day as the Frenchman looks to be returning to full fitness despite not having trained since February due to the ban imposed on him.

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  • DID YOU KNOW?

    As per The Athletic, Pogba is keen on joining a club during the January transfer window and not later on. However, the report has suggested that a decision will be made soon as he seeks to get back on the pitch.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?

    The former Manchester United and Juventus star himself is said to be keen to join a club in the winter transfer window. It remains to be seen how many suitors he has.