France coach Didier Deschamps has revealed he has held talks with Paul Pogba amid the midfielder's search for a new club.
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- Pogba allowed to return to football
- Midfielder still without a new club
- France boss confident in his ability
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Pogba is cleared to return to the field after he saw a four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months on appeal. He was subsequently released by Juventus in November to allow him to join another club and plot a way back after a lengthy absence, but he remains a free agent.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 31-year-old had been linked with a move to Marseille, while Manchester United have been encouraged to re-sign him and Manchester City have also been linked, but no move has materialised. Despite his struggles to find a way back to the game, Deschamps is confident Pogba can return to the highest level of the game.
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WHAT DESCHAMPS SAID
"He's supposed to be able to play again, but he doesn't have a club," Deschamps told reporters. "We're talking, and I won't tell you the details. Yes, he has the ability and the mentality to return to the highest level. It won't happen overnight, but for the moment, he hasn't made a decision. We'll see."
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WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?
The 91-time France international is reported to be considering a move to the United States to join an MLS team or he could land a lucrative contract in the Saudi Pro League instead.
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