France international of Algerian descent Karim Benzema is reportedly convincing former international teammate Paul Pogba to join him in Saudi Arabia.
Pogba, a member of the France squad that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia has been cleared to return to the pitch after completing his doping ban suspension last month.
The former Manchester United star ban was reduced from four years to just 18-months after appeal. Meanwhile, Pogba will have to find himself a new club after terminating contract with Juventus after the reduction of his ban.
The midfielder is attracting interest from the MLS and also Japan. Olympique de Marseille reportedly considered a move but did not want to bring him in before the end of the season.
According to reports, Benzeman, who is currently plying his trade with Al Ittihad is trying to convince the Franco-Guinean star to join him in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia could offer a new opportunity for the midfielder, with a solid French contingent at Benzema’s club, including N’Golo Kanté, Moussa Diaby, and manager Laurent Blanc. Meanwhile, Pogba has not yet made up his mind about his future.
