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Paul Pogba looks in incredible shape as former Man Utd midfielder ramps up preparations for return - with World Cup winner keen to join new club in January

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-pogba-juventus-midfielder-doping-ban-reduced-following-appeal/blt5e2f1cac38c2d0c4#cs7cfc6034c47516e9" target="_blank">Pogba had his doping ban reduced a last month</a> following his appeal to the Court of Sports Arbitration (CAS) and the French World Cup winner will now be able to start training with a team at the start of the new year and will be allowed to return to action in March. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-pogba-juventus-over-french-midfielder-free-agent-contract-termination-heads-miami-train-next-move/blt236ed8ce0c70635c" target="_blank">The former Manchester United midfielder ended his contract with Juventus</a> upon the announcement of the reduction and is looking for a new club ahead of the January transfer window.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pogba's wife Maria Zulay shared a photo of Pogba hard at work on Boxing Day as the Frenchman looks to be returning to full fitness despite not having trained since February due to the ban imposed on him.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt015ad66d68d8ce8b/Screenshot%202024-12-27%20at%2020-52-34%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt015ad66d68d8ce8b/Screenshot%202024-12-27%20at%2020-52-34%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt015ad66d68d8ce8b/Screenshot%202024-12-27%20at%2020-52-34%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" alt="Paul Pogba Zulay" data-source="Instagram (@zulaypogba)" data-copyright="Instagram (@zulaypogba)" data-portal-copyright="Instagram (@zulaypogba)" perform:prop="uuid:blt015ad66d68d8ce8b;width:477;height:847"></picture>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>As per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6001248/2024/12/26/manchester-united-transfer-latest-arsenal-liverpool-real-madrid-barcelona-chelsea/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Pogba is keen on joining a club during the January transfer window and not later on. However, the report has suggested that a decision will be made soon as he seeks to get back on the pitch. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The former Manchester United and Juventus star himself is said to be keen to join a club in the winter transfer window. It remains to be seen how many suitors he has. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?

Paul Pogba looks in incredible shape as former Man Utd midfielder ramps up preparations for return - with World Cup winner keen to join new club in January | Goal.com US

Paul Pogba is ramping up his preparations as he nears his return following the reduction of his doping ban and the Frenchman looks is great shape.