`You don't know Pogba.' Will he respond to a love call from Lingard until a surprise recommendation to the K-League
Oct 17, 2024
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French midfielder Pogba, who surprised the world by being suspended for four years for taking banned drugs, was reduced to 18 months through an appeal by the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the 5th. As a result, the suspension of participation will be released on March 11 next year, allowing him to return to the ground.
Pogba is currently negotiating with Juventus to terminate the contract, and his goal is to sign a new team in January next year.
Asked in an interview with sports broadcaster ESPN on the 16th (local time), Pogba replied, `Do you believe you can reach your prime again? Of course. It will definitely be a new (NEW) Pogba. In a positive way, it will be done with greater hunger and greater determination.'
He even considered retiring before the CAS announcement, saying, `I'm like a kid who just wants to be a professional player again, never having a professional contract. The anger moves me again. I stressed that I would do everything to get back to the previous level, no, to the better level.
Also "When they take away what I really love, that's when I feel most grateful. So I think football looks completely different now. I will enjoy every moment until the end of my career" he added.
On the first day of Pogba's interview since the disciplinary relief, Pogba's name popped out of the mouth of Jesse Lingard (FC Seoul), who coincidentally has maintained a close relationship since Manchester United's days. Lingard and Pogba were colleagues in Manchester United's youth and worked with Manchester United's first team for six years from 2016 to 2022. After being notified of the release side by side in the summer of 2022, they moved to Nottingham Forest and Juventus, respectively.
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Lingard also mentioned Pogba earlier in a British daily 'The Times' contribution. He added "We got close from the first day Pogba came to Manchester United academy at the age of 16. I love Pogba"People don't know Pogba well and want to judge him. Sit down and have a conversation with Pogba, and you will see that you are the most humble person you can meet. Pogba really loves football."
And while I was away, I openly recommended Pogba to go to the K-League. It is unclear whether Pogba, who foretold a revival, will respond to Lingard's call. Pogba is currently strongly connected to the prestigious French city of Olenpique Marseille. It has also been linked to LA FC in the U.S. professional soccer.
However, if Pogba wants to take on new challenges in a new environment like Lingard, it is not an impossible scenario to advance to the K-League. Lingard announced the existence of the K-League in Europe through various channels and expressed satisfaction with life in Seoul several times. Lingard, who signed a two-year contract with Seoul earlier this year, cheered soccer fans by saying in a contribution, `I'm not here to play for just one season.
Many K-League clubs, who have seen the Lingard effect with skills, personality, and marketing power, are interested in recruiting big names. If 'World Cup Winner' Pogba comes, he can show off more than Lingard's impact.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
