Paul Pogba Next Club: 21 Favourites to Sign Frenchman on Free Transfer

How long has it been since fans saw Paul Pogba perform? In March 2023, Juventus defeated Empoli 2-0 after the enigmatic Frenchman, 31, replaced Fabio Miretti in the 62nd minute to finish the final half hour or so.

The lanky midfielder, who previously played for Manchester United, received a four-year doping penalty in February 2024 after a drugs test revealed elevated testosterone levels in his blood.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lowered his punishment from four years to 18 months in October, following a well-prepared appeal. Amidst the upheaval, the one-time World Cup winner recently parted ways with the Old Lady.

That means he’s a free agent, ready to practice on January 1 and play on March 1. According to Bet365 betting odds, below are some of the most hotly debated themes surrounding where Pogba will earn his millions next.

Rank

Club

Odds

1.

Inter Miami

9/4

2.

Manchester United

9/2

3.

Marseille

9/2

4.

Fenerbahce

7/1

5.

Al-Ittihad Jeddah

7/1

6.

Atlético Madrid

10/1

7.

Corinthians

10/1

8.

Santos

12/1

9.

DC United

14/1

10.

Barcelona

16/1

11.

Charlotte FC

16/1

12.

Fulham

16/1

13.

Al Hilal

20/1

14.

Al Nassr

20/1

15.

LA Galaxy

20/1

16.

Los Angeles FC

20/1

17.

San Diego

20/1

18.

Besiktas

20/1

19.

Newcastle United

25/1

20.

Napoli

25/1

21.

Arsenal

28/1

Inter Miami emerges as shock favourites.
A collaboration with Lionel Messi could be in the cards.

Yes, you read it correctly! The current favourite to get Pogba back to football is Inter Miami, where he could play alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Jordi Alba, among others. Following Messi’s move to the Florida-based organisation, they’ve brought in a slew of high-profile players to form an MLS championship-caliber team around him.

After falling short the last time out, bet65 presently sees them as favourites to acquire Pogba to their squad. It would be a surprising turn of events for all parties, providing the midfielder with an excellent opportunity to return to football while also giving the team a strong chance of winning the league this season.

The Beauty of a Jose Mourinho Reunion.
Midfielder served under the Portuguese chief at Manchester United.

Fenerbahce, coached by Jose Mourinho, have a 7/1 probability of concluding a deal with Pogba’s representation. And let’s be honest: who says no? The Special One was the driving force behind the 31-year-old’s return to Old Trafford in a £93 million transfer in the summer of 2016.

Although the deal did not pan out, the duo got on like a house on fire for the majority of the time, with the exception of their training ground spat, and the beauty of the central midfielder’s predicament is that he would cost nothing.

Potential Return to the Premier League
Manchester United, Arsenal, and Fulham are among potential buyers.

Although Manchester United has been thrown out of the race, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported for GIVEMESPORT that they presently have the second highest odds of signing Pogba at 9/2, according to bet365. Several other teams in England’s top division have expressed an interest in acquiring one of the most ‘frustrating’ players in Premier League history.

Fulham (16/1), Newcastle United (25/1) and Arsenal (28/1) may be considered outsiders in the hunt for the sleek engine room operator, but it will be interesting to see if he can adjust to the hustle and bustle of the English top flight.

Because of the overwhelming media coverage, Pogba’s time in Stretford was never successful – but this would not be the case at Newcastle or Fulham. Elsewhere, a move to Arsenal would be intriguing for a variety of reasons.

Pogba is considering joining a French club or staying in his own nation.

Pogba, who rose through the academy ranks of US Roissy en Brie between 1999 and 2006 before joining Le Havre, is likely to stay in his native France to see out his early 30s.

Marseille, led by Roberto De Zerbi, are joint second favourites at 9/2 to sign Pogba whenever he returns to play.

The team is presently second in Ligue 1, quite a bit behind Paris Saint-Germain, but acquiring the midfield master could help them cut the gap.