{"id":253001,"date":"2024-11-19T19:56:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T19:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/19\/pogba-eyes-top-club-after-ban\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T19:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T19:56:30","slug":"pogba-eyes-top-club-after-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/19\/pogba-eyes-top-club-after-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Pogba Eyes Top Club After Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Paul Pogba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Paul Pogba is determined to continue his career in one of Europe\u2019s top five leagues after terminating his contract with Juventus last week, sources have told ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old can return to training in January next year before his ban for taking a prohibited substance fully expires in March, after the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) shortened its length to 18 months from the initial four years.<\/p>\n<p>Sources told ESPN that Pogba would prefer to play in one of his home continent\u2019s established leagues in order to give himself a better chance of reclaiming his place in Didier Deschamps\u2019 France setup.<\/p>\n<p>The sources added that several clubs have been in contact with the players\u2019 entourage over a potential move, though there is nothing concrete yet.<\/p>\n<p>He is training in Miami in the US at the moment to ensure his fitness levels are at the required level by January 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Asked by ESPN last month about his potential next club, the World Cup winner remained tight-lipped, saying: \u201cMy main focus right now is just to get myself ready. 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