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Paul Pogba faces knee surgery amid hopes for a 2024 comeback

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Paul Pogba’s journey back to professional football has hit another obstacle, with the French midfielder set to undergo knee surgery.

The procedure comes as Pogba works towards a return to the pitch following an 18-month doping suspension, reduced from an initial four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in late 2023.

The revised suspension offers Pogba a chance to resume his career as early as March 2024, but the knee issue could complicate his recovery timeline.

The former Juventus player has remained determined to overcome these challenges and find a new club, with potential destinations reportedly including Marseille, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

A Tumultuous Year for Pogba

The past year has been marked by both professional and personal difficulties for the 30-year-old World Cup winner.

Pogba was embroiled in a high-profile legal case involving kidnapping and extortion, culminating in convictions for those involved.

The primary accused received sentences of up to eight years, while Pogba’s brother, Mathias, was sentenced to one year under house arrest with an electronic tag.

“There are no winners in this case involving members of my family and childhood friends,” Pogba stated, expressing his desire to put the painful chapter behind him and focus on his future.

Rehabilitation and Future Plans

Currently in Costa Rica, Pogba has been balancing holiday festivities with medical care.

According to reports from local outlet La Nación, the midfielder recently visited a prominent clinic in the Escazú district for his knee surgery.

While specific details about the procedure and his recovery period remain undisclosed, Pogba has reportedly already departed Costa Rica.

The surgery adds another layer of uncertainty to Pogba’s quest for a new club.

Having parted ways with Juventus, he remains a free agent, leaving fans and pundits speculating about his next move.

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Despite the setbacks, Pogba’s resilience and determination to return to the sport remain evident.

His reduced suspension and plans for rehabilitation have reignited hope among his supporters, who are eager to see him reclaim his place on the global football stage.

For now, Pogba’s focus will be on his recovery and securing his next professional chapter, as he seeks to move past a tumultuous period and make a triumphant comeback in 2024.

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