Returning to Man United was a mistake — Juventus legend pities Pogba

Paul Pogba, once the golden boy of Juventus, has seen his career marred by challenges and controversies following his move to Manchester United.

Fellow teammate Claudio Marchisio reflects on Pogba's journey, expressing sadness over the wasted potential and recent doping allegations against the midfield maestro.

In a recent interview with AS, Claudio Marchisio, former Juventus teammate of Paul Pogba, shared poignant insights into the struggles faced by the French midfielder. Marchisio expressed deep sorrow over the hurdles Pogba encountered post his departure from Juventus in 2016.

He highlighted a series of setbacks encompassing physical injuries, personal issues, and the recent doping controversy that have plagued Pogba's promising career.

“Everything he’s experienced hurts me a lot, between physical and personal problems and the issue of doping.” 

“He was one of the teammates who impressed me the most on the field, injuries did not allow him to have the career he deserved, he could have aimed for the Ballon d’Or.” 

Marchisio reminisced on Pogba's time at Juventus, describing him as one of the most impressive teammates on the pitch. The Italian legend lamented that due to persistent injuries, Pogba fell short of achieving the greatness he was destined for, even suggesting that he could have contended for the illustrious Ballon d’Or title.

The narrative pivoted around the pivotal moment when Pogba returned to Manchester United in 2016, a move that Marchisio believes hindered rather than facilitated his growth as a footballer.

 “I think it was a mistake to return to United. It didn’t help his development.”