Will MU reunite with Paul Pogba for the third time?

After serving an 18-month ban for testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, Pogba was officially allowed to return to professional football on March 11, 2025. He was initially banned for four years, but the punishment was reduced after a successful appeal. The 31-year-old has not played since his last appearance for Juventus in September 2023 and was subsequently released by the club.

Pogba is currently a free agent and can sign for any club outside the transfer window, provided that team has a vacancy in the first team squad.

Some have suggested that Manchester United could be a potential destination for him, but that seems unlikely. Although United still have a player registration slot until the end of the season, their tight finances and policy of prioritizing youth development make it unlikely that they will be interested in bringing Pogba back.

Fabrizio Romano also dismissed rumours of Pogba returning to Old Trafford. In a recent report, Romano confirmed that there were no negotiations between the two sides: "At the moment, I don't know anything about this. Nothing."

As for Pogba, although he can sign a contract right now, he is not in a hurry to find a new destination. The French midfielder plans to wait until the summer transfer window to make the most appropriate decision for his career.

In addition, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim also has no plans to recruit free agents. When asked about the possibility of adding personnel in the context of the lack of depth in the squad due to injuries, Amorim affirmed that he will prioritize using young players. According to him, giving opportunities to the next generation is necessary for MU to develop sustainably, in accordance with the history of the club.