The results of Paul Pogba’s sample also came back positive for testosterone according to information revealed this Friday in Italy. The French Juventus midfielder faces a heavy sanction for doping or even the end of his contract with the Bianconeri.
The difficult seasons are definitely coming one after the other for Paul Pogba. After a 2022-2023 campaign undermined by injuries and extra-sporting setbacks, the 30-year-old started the 2023-2024 financial year with a positive doping test. After those of sample A at the beginning of September, the results of sample B also came back positive this week according to information disclosed this Friday by the Italian press and in particular the Gazzetta dello Sport.
With these new elements, a legal battle will begin to find out under what conditions ‘La Pioche’ ingested such a product. The testosterone metabolites, identified in his urine sample, allegedly came from the use of a food supplement prescribed by a doctor he consulted in the United States.
Pogba risks heavy suspension
Having appeared only once this season with Juventus, Paul Pogba tested positive on the sidelines of the match won by his team against Udinese (3-0) on August 20. Remaining on the bench during this display, the Frenchman was then drawn to undergo doping control. After the first analyzes and then the counter-analyses, the results of which were revealed this Friday, Paul Pogba now risks a heavy suspension.
Temporarily sidelined since September 11, the 2018 world champion could this time be away from the field for a maximum period of four years. The sanction would be reduced by half Paul Pogba manages to demonstrate non-intentionality, or even limited to a few months if the use of the substance took place “outside competition and is not linked to his level of performance”.
Towards a contract termination at Juve?
Banned from training and deprived of salary since the start of his provisional suspension, Paul Pogba could also see his adventure at Juventus end sooner than expected. Under contract until June 2026 with the Turin club, the midfielder, who worked in Le Havre and Manchester United, earns between 8 and 10 million euros annually in Italy.
But with his positive test for testosterone, the Bianconeri could terminate the Frenchman’s contract.