Paul Pogba: Juventus Star Leaves Exit Door Open With Comments After Saudi Arabia Trip

Paul Pogba: Juventus Star Leaves Exit Door Open With Comments After Saudi Arabia Trip

Elijah Odetokun
updated at July 10, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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  • Paul Pogba had a troubled first year on his return to Juventus after six years at Manchester United
  • He was in Saudi Arabia over the weekend amid reports he has a huge offer from a Pro League side
  • The France international further fuelled his exit rumours with his comments and social media activity

Paul Pogba has cast doubts over his future with Juventus after his visit to Saudi Arabia and his subsequent words, picked in a short exchange captured in a video.

The France international returned to Juventus on a free transfer for the second time after six years at Manchester United, but the first year in Turin was a replica of his final years at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba, Juventus, Cremonese, Allianz Stadium, Turin.
Paul Pogba had a troubled first season back at Juventus marred by injuries. Photo by Nicolo Campo.
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He had to wait till February before making his second debut in the 2-0 win over Torino but soon landed in trouble after he was dropped for the Europa League clash against Freiburg due to disciplinary issues.

Pogba's first start ended in a nightmare after he went down injured after 24 minutes during the Old Lady's 2-0 win over Cremonese, an incident that left him in tears.

Pogba speaks from Saudi Arabia

The 30-year-old is no stranger to visiting Saudi Arabia as he had gone on pilgrimage journeys in the past, but his last visit sparked transfer speculation amidst the Arabian nation's transfer spree.

According to a video recirculated by GIFN, he was in Jeddah on Friday and was asked if he would be sealing a move to the Pro League, and he did not confirm nor deny.

"Now, no. Today, no. Tomorrow, we don't know," he said.
"I don't know, we'll see," he added when asked if it would be Al-Ittihad or Al-Ahli.

Di Marzio confirmed Pogba had received an offer of €100m for a three-year contract from Al-Ittihad, where he could potentially link up with France teammates Karim Benzema and N'golo Kante.

Pogba's dig at United fans

Sports Brief reported that Pogba aimed a dig at Manchester United fans in his first interview about his torrid time at his former club after his £89m move in 2016.

He returned to the club thinking he had unfinished business after leaving as a youngster, but he was met with a price label from the Red Devils faithful, which played a role in his undoing.

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