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Paul Pogba rejected! Frenchman sees hopes of Serie A return dashed as club turns down chance to sign midfielder with drug ban ticking down

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Verona

Fiorentina

<p>Pogba is gearing up for his his return to football when his doping ban, which was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-pogba-juventus-midfielder-doping-ban-reduced-following-appeal/blt5e2f1cac38c2d0c4" target="_blank">cut from four years to 18 months</a>, ends in March. The midfielder has been in search of a new club since his contract at Juventus was terminated and offered himself to Fiorentina.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After careful consideration, however, the Viola have knocked back his approach as his salary demands exceed their budget and they have no intention of bringing him to the club, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank"><em>Corriere dello Sport</em></a> reports.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pogba, 31, had been linked with a return to France with Marseille said to be interested, though coach <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/roberto-de-zerbi-explains-why-marseille-opted-not-to-sign-great-player-paul-pogba-in-january-as-boss-sends-out-warning-to-former-man-utd-star/blt3f1c841322ac64f6" target="_blank">Roberto De Zerbi has explained that they decided against adding the former Manchester United star to the squad</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The France international has not received any concrete offers so far despite his imminent return. A move to MLS has been reported as a possibility, but he may prefer to remain in Europe for the time being.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?

Paul Pogba rejected! Frenchman sees hopes of Serie A return dashed as club turns down chance to sign midfielder with drug ban ticking down | Goal.com

Paul Pogba has seen his hopes of making his comeback in Serie A after Fiorentina rejected the opportunity to sign the free agent.

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