I’ve Not Given Up On Representing France Again – Pogba

Paul Pogba has reiterated his long-term ambition to return to the France national team. This comes despite an injury-hit spell at Monaco, and fans have been reacting.

Admitting that regaining full fitness and reaching the highest level again remains his immediate priority, Pogba stated that the key to any international return is first proving himself physically at club level.

Paul added that despite his recurring fitness concerns, he has not given up on representing France again.

His words, “I didn’t come to Monaco thinking, ‘I’m here to play in the World Cup.’ It had been a very, very long time since I’d played. My goal was simply to get back into competition, to get back in good physical shape, and that’s all. Afterwards, if that had been the case, it would have been a bonus.

I’ve come a long way, so it’s not like I wasn’t expecting it. What I lacked was rhythm. We’re not going to talk about the technical aspects, because the coaches and players see that in training. It’s more about the physical side, especially when you’ve had a string of injuries, including before the suspension (for doping, between 2023 and 2025). I need to feel good.

That’s what I need to get back to the top level. The French national team is a bonus. For every player, it’s a dream. It’s still my dream to continue wearing that jersey. And you have to earn it.”

WOW.

Paul Labile Pogba (born 15 March 1993) is a French professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus and the France national team. A versatile player, he operates primarily as a central midfielder, but can be deployed as a left winger, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder and deep-lying playmaker.

Pogba was born in Lagny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France, to Guinean parents. He is a Muslim. He has two older brothers who are twins – Florentin Pogba and Mathias Pogba – born in Guinea, who are also footballers and play for the Guinean national team.

Florentin currently plays as a defender for ATK Mohun Bagan, while Mathias most recently played as a forward for ASM Belfort. Growing up, Pogba was a fan of Arsenal.

Primarily a central midfielder, although he is also capable of playing on the left flank, in a holding role, as a deep-lying playmaker, in a box-to-box role, or even as an attacking midfielder.