Turin, Italy: Juventus and Paul Pogba are anticipated to part ways as the Frenchman has been tested positive for Testosterone in counter-analysis on a second sample. The club may now consider initiating a contract termination process.
After his failed drug test, Paul Pogba could seriously face a 4-year ban from football in case investigations suggest that steroid use was intentional; an additional two years will be added to the sentence.
The 2018 world winner is now banned by Juventus management from entering training grounds and can longer make contact with any club employees.
Paul Pogba failed a doping test following Juve’s 3-0 win vs Udinese on August 20, 2023, in which he was an unused substitute. Since then, Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal provisionally suspended Paul Pogba from Football after testing positive for Testosterone.
As per reports, Juventus will now decide how to proceed with his contract as Pogba faces the risk of a long-term ban. Paul Pogba was receiving the minimum wage (the mandatory minimum) of around €3,500 net per month (€42,000) a year on his 8-year contract, just 5% of his yearly salary.
Juventus suspended the rest of his salary after his positive doping test in August 2023. Now, the 2018 World Cup winner cannot train or have contact with other club members. It was also reported that Juventus is studying a contract termination.
After six disappointing years at Old Trafford, Pogba returned to Turin in July 2022 as a free agent. The French star player didn’t make a significant impact after returning to its former club. Pogba didn’t make enough appearances due to injuries.
Pogba’s recurrent injuries kept him away from games most of the season. Last season, he played only 108 minutes over six Serie A games, three brief appearances. He had one assist in the Europa League and 11 minutes in the Coppa Italia – a total of 162 minutes and no goals.
Due to the expected ban of 4 years for using banned substances, Pogba may never return to play football again. From Injuries to controversies and now being tested Positive for Testosterone in a counter-analysis of a second sample, football fans believe that Pogba’s career is over.
