Paul Pogba has been urged to join Fulham "where the pressure is not as high" as the World Cup winner is gearing up to return to football.
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Pogba a free agent after Juventus exitCan return to action in March 2025Ryan Babel suggested him to join the CottagersFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 31-year-old midfielder, who was banned for doping, has seen his suspension reduced, enabling him to resume training in January 2025 and compete officially by March. However, with Juventus terminating his contract, Pogba is in the hunt for a fresh employer, hoping that his free agency will be an alluring bait.
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According to Babel, a move to a mid-table Premier League team like Fulham could help Pogba rediscover his form without the immense pressure that comes with playing for a top-tier club.
"Yes, I think Paul Pogba could be a good addition for a Premier League club," he said during an interview with
"The only question is which team. I think he could deliver for teams like Fulham, the teams where the pressure is not as high as Man United. Not for the fact that he could not handle that pressure, but simply because I think there will be too much pressure on him. He’d be in the spotlight if he joined one of the top four teams. I think you know with all the trauma and things that he’s experienced; I think for him it would be good to join a team that doesn't necessarily have the pressure to win the title. Then he could very quickly be one of the main stars and establish himself as a top-level player again. He would stand out in a team like that. He hasn’t played football in a long time. It’s not easy to come back in at that level, it won’t be easy for him, but of course, he has the talent to do it."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Babel has endorsed Fulham, other clubs are also reportedly interested in Pogba. Ligue 1 side Marseille has been named as a potential destination, offering the opportunity to return to his home country. Additionally, Arsenal have been linked with the French World Cup winner, though such a move might place him back under the intense spotlight he endured at Manchester United.
GOALWHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?
For Pogba, the next move is critical as it will shape the latter stages of his football career. Whether he chooses the relative calm of a club like Fulham or takes on a bigger challenge, the decision will likely determine his legacy. With his talent still evident but questions lingering over his physical condition and mental resilience, Pogba faces a pivotal moment in his journey.
