{"id":19902,"date":"2024-11-21T11:47:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=19902"},"modified":"2024-11-21T11:47:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:47:35","slug":"spanish-giants-want-nothing-to-do-with-paul-pogba-as-ex-manchester-united-star-becomes-free-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/spanish-giants-want-nothing-to-do-with-paul-pogba-as-ex-manchester-united-star-becomes-free-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Giants Want &#8216;Nothing To Do With&#8217; Paul Pogba As Ex-Manchester United Star Becomes Free Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Paul Pogba has been savagely shut down by Atletico Madrid after reportedly offering his services to the Spanish giants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/robert-lewandowski-manchester-united-transfer-blocked\/\">Manchester United<\/a> midfielder has been sounding out potential moves after his contract was mutually terminated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/juventus-terminate-paul-pogba-contract\/\">Juventus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pogba had his four-year ban reduced to 18 months by the\u00a0Court of Arbitration for Sport, meaning he is allowed to train again from January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old has received offers from the MLS and Saudi Pro League, but is believed to prefer to stay in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>With the Frenchman set to become a free agent, he has reportedly offered himself to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>El Nacional<\/em>, Pogba had hoped to join Atletico, with the Spanish side looking for midfield reinforcements.<\/p>\n<h2>Paul Pogba Shut Down By Atletico Madrid<\/h2>\n<p>While a move to the Spanish capital might be appealing for Pogba, it seems the club are less than interested.<\/p>\n<p>Diego Simeone&#8217;s side reportedly wants &#8216;nothing to do with&#8217; the 2018 World Cup winner. The manager is said to be uninterested in recruiting &#8216;experiments&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>However, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/atletico-madrid-fans-vandalise-joao-felix-plaque-following-permanent-chelsea-switch\/\">Atletico Madrid<\/a> may not be keen on Pogba, he does have other potential La Liga suitors.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that Villareal &#8211; who are currently fourth in the Spanish top flight &#8211; are looking at Pogba.<\/p>\n<h2>A Premier League Return For Pogba?<\/h2>\n<p>Outside of La Liga, there are several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the ex-United man.<\/p>\n<p>Former Le Havre youth player Pogba has been linked with both West Ham and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/bruno-guimaraes-manchester-city-rumours-pep-guardiola\/\">Newcastle United<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Having served 13 months of his 18-month suspension, Pogba is closing in on a return. He was banned in September 2023 after testing positive for testosterone, and admitted he was considering retirement before the ban was shortened from four years.<\/p>\n<p>But now able to play again in a couple of months, Pogba is hoping to reignite his career. He also appears to have not given up on an international recall.<\/p>\n<p>For now though, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/paul-pogba-tipped-for-inter-miami-move\/\">Paul Pogba<\/a> has set his sights on getting back to football, wherever that may be.<\/p>\n<p>He said:\u00a0\u201cI would just like to be on the pitch, any pitch. 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