Paul Pogba's future decided? Ex-Man Utd star shares cryptic update amid search for new club as doping ban nears its end

Paul Pogba has hinted that his future has been decided as the midfielder nears his return to action following the reduction of his doping ban.

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• Pogba's doping ban reduced
• Rumours circulating about his future
• Cryptic hint that a club is confirmed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  In February, the Frenchman received a huge four-year ban after failing multiple doping tests, and his future has been uncertain ever since. Now the 31-year-old's return to football looks imminent, and a recent Instagram post by Pogba himself contained a series of cryptic emojis that potentially hinted that his footballing future has been decided.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After Pogba appealed the original ban, he successfully got it reduced to 18 months after a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Their official statement read: "Mr Pogba’s ingestion of DHEA, the substance for which he tested positive, was not intentional and was the result of erroneously taking a supplement prescribed to him by a medical doctor in Florida." As a result, the term was reduced and he'll be cleared to play again in March 2025; however, it's unclear which clubs are interested in signing him.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Several clubs have been linked with Pogba since it was revealed he would be returning to football in early 2025. A potential Manchester United reunion has been discussed, although ex-Red Devils star Andrew Cole said that it would be a big gamble to go for a player he describes as still being a "baby". Meanwhile, the 2018 World Cup winner is also reportedly interested in a move to Ligue 1 side Marseille.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?

  Wherever Pogba ends up after his 18-month absence, getting back up to full fitness will be a serious challenge. With Pogba currently a free agent after being released from his contract at Juventus, some pundits view him as a gamble not worth taking, with former Red Devils defender Wes Brown saying: “It will take him some time to get back to the levels we’ve seen him produce before… Someone will definitely pick him up, no doubt about it, but I can't see it's going to be Man United if I'm being honest.”