Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna backs Paul Pogba to make sensational Manchester United return | OneFootball

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes that Ruben Amorim would be willing to bring Paul Pogba back to the club.

After 233 appearances over two spells, Pogba finally left United on a free transfer in 2022.

The Frenchman has endured a torrid time since with injury, off the field problems and finally an original ban of four years for using an illegal substance.

Fortunately for the 31 year old, his ban was substantially reduced and he will be able to train from January and play competitive football in March.

There have been rumours that he may return to the Premier League with Newcastle United or even rejoin former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Although, former Arsenal and French international Sagna has sensationally linked Pogba to a return to Old Trafford according to comments picked up by the Daily Star.

Commenting on the potential of a third Pogba spell at United he claimed, “it’s a different situation today at Manchester United to when Paul was previously there. United have a young coach, a coach that has been a player, a coach that understands the situation.”

Sagna then stated that Amorim would appreciate having the 2018 World Cup winner in and around the squad by asserting, “he will probably be willing to have a player like Paul at his training sessions. Amorim was a player himself, so I’m sure the coach will be open to seeing him getting back home because he loves United.”

The former defender then claimed that Pogba still has real affection for the club where he spent nine seasons.

“I have talked many times with Paul. He loves United. The only problem was the situation when he came back.”

“That was a spell where things didn’t go as well as they should have done, but Paul wasn’t the only player that struggled at United during the time he was there.”

It is safe to say a third homecoming for the controversial Frenchman is most likely off the cards. Amorim has spoken of the need to increase the intensity in the team. What’s more, Ineos have reportedly abandoned the policy of signing high earning players in their 30s, so on two accounts a potential return looks puzzling.

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