Pogba is stuck.

Clubs are hesitant to sign a player who has been away from the pitch for the past 18 months like Paul Pogba.

Pogba is still not ready to return to the pitch.

On March 28, Marseille president Pablo Longoria confirmed: "We have decided not to sign Pogba on a free transfer this season. We have spoken, but we realize that Pogba's recovery process takes a long time and could disrupt the current squad."

This wasn't the only obstacle preventing Pogba from joining Marseille. In early February, coach Roberto De Zerbi also spoke frankly about Pogba's situation: "No one can disrupt the balance in my dressing room. That won't happen as long as I'm the coach."

"Pogba is a fantastic player, but we need to clearly define his role in the team when he returns to playing. I always want more top-class players, but this decision is not related to that," the Marseille manager added.

Coach De Zerbi admitted that "there are many different reasons" why the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. Pogba has been away from the pitch for 18 months. The midfielder's form and fitness are questionable. Coach De Zerbi doesn't want to take any risks.

March 11th was the deadline for Pogba to return to training and playing. However, after nearly three weeks, no club has reached an agreement to bring him to play. The option of leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia or the MLS is being considered by the midfielder's side. However, no deal has materialized yet.

Pogba's biggest motivation is to return to the French national team. Pogba will turn 32 at the end of this month, and the 2026 World Cup could be his last chance to participate in a major tournament. However, coach Didier Deschamps will surely have to think carefully before calling up Pogba.

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