Paul Pogba Expresses Dream of Return to French National Team
Paul Pogba aims for a return to the French national team following his long absence due to injury and suspension.
Key Points
- • Pogba dreams of returning to the French national team after his absence.
- • He expressed his aspirations during his presentation at AS Monaco.
- • He hasn't played for France since March 2022 due to injuries and doping suspension.
- • Pogba signed a two-year contract with AS Monaco for career revival.
During his official presentation at AS Monaco on July 3, Paul Pogba shared his aspiration to return to the French national football team, describing it as a "dream" and a 'bonus' for his career. The 2018 World Cup champion has been absent from the French squad since March 29, 2022, largely due to injuries and an 18-month doping suspension that concluded in March.
Pogba highlighted the steps necessary to reenter the national lineup, saying, "It's the wish of every French football player to play for the national team, but there are steps to take. Today, I am at step 1: to come back and be performant." He emphasized the competition in the national team, noting, "There are places to win and you have to earn them because there is a very, very big group, a beautiful team."
While Pogba was sidelined, France reached the finals of the 2022 World Cup where they were narrowly defeated by Argentina. In a significant move to revitalize his career after three challenging seasons, Pogba signed a two-year contract with AS Monaco. Notably, he is among the 2018 World Cup champions returning to Ligue 1 this summer, alongside Olivier Giroud, who was recently introduced at Lille.