Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has issued a stern warning to Premier League clubs considering signing French World Cup winner Paul Pogba. Pogba is currently a free agent following the termination of his contract with Juventus on Friday, according to Liverpool.com.
The midfielder has been linked with potential moves to Arsenal and other top-flight English clubs.
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Graeme Souness Warns EPL Clubs from Signing Pogba
Speaking on the Three Up Front podcast, Souness didn’t mince words about Pogba’s career trajectory.
While acknowledging his immense talent, the former Liverpool star criticized the midfielder for failing to live up to his potential.
“If I were a Premier League manager, there are no circumstances under which I would take a punt on bringing in Paul Pogba,” Souness stated.
“He’s only played 39 games since the 2021/22 season. He is extremely talented, but he’s a wasted talent.”
Graeme Souness suggested that Pogba’s career faltered after France’s World Cup victory in 2018, claiming that the triumph marked a turning point.
“The worst thing that happened to him was winning the World Cup because, from that point on, he just sat in his armchair,” he added.
With questions surrounding Pogba’s fitness, consistency, and motivation, Souness’s remarks highlight the skepticism facing any potential return to the Premier League for the controversial midfielder.
