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Claim: An X user claims Manchester United has offered Pogba a £50k weekly wage, including bonuses, in a short-term deal.
Verdict: False. No reliable news outlets or Manchester United have confirmed the claimant’s alleged development. Besides, recent reports linked to the former French player have only speculated that he could play in MLS in the United States before joining any top-flight European outfit later in the summer.
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The 2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba is expected to have fully served his two-year football ban by March 2025 after he was found guilty of taking dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in 2023.
The Frenchman was initially handed a four-year suspension, but it was reduced by half after a partially successful appeal in November 2024. Consequently, he is free to join any club of interest after mutually terminating the contract with the Italian side, Juventus, on Nov. 30, 2024.
Against this backdrop, an X user, Manutd Addicts (@Manutd_addicts), claimed that Premier League side Manchester United had offered the former Juventus and United midfielder a new contract in a short-term deal that includes a £ 50000 weekly salary and other add-ons.
“BREAKING: Manchester offer Pogba short term deal worth £50k a week plus bonuses,” wrote the X user.
This claim was made when some key Red Devils were afflicted with injuries. These injuries have failed to improve the team from its dismal 15th position on the league table and risk a first-time relegation.
The claim was also found on Facebook and Threads.
As of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, the X post had generated 385000 views, 177 comments, 298 retweets, 6,400 likes, and 84 bookmarks.
Surely, the post attracted several comments, including anxious and doubtful comments.
“Are we that desperate, offering Pogba £50k a week after he tanked our dressing room, cost us millions, and hasn’t kicked a ball in two years?” (@reddevilrooney) reacted.
“Given our condition, this is so expensive,” (@Anuj__31) stated.
“Who is your source Walt Disney?” (@rpj1354) queried.
Due to the nature of the claim, its virality, and the diverse reactions to it, DUBAWA decided to verify its authenticity.
Verification
DUBAWA conducted a keyword search for the claim but did not find any media reports about it. Moreover, we viewed United’s website for an official statement concerning the assertion but found no related news there.
However, DUBAWA noticed that recent reports about the infamous French midfielder’s status and a move to a new club, including United, are only speculations. Yahoo Sports, Football 365, and Goal.com have all suggested that Pogba may consider playing short-term for a club before joining a top-flight European outfit via summer transfer.
All three outlets mentioned that the midfielder could play for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States when his suspension elapses in March 2025.
Conclusion
The claim is false, as no evidence exists that United has purchased the former French midfielder.
