Grading The Free Agent Transfer Of The Summer

Juventus have done it again! Years after selling Paul Pogba for $115 million to Manchester United, the Old Lady are getting him back. Once again, it is on a free transfer. The details of the move are truly staggering for any Red Devils fan.

Pogba never really showcased his full potential in England and was on a downward trend in his final seasons. The release of Pogmentary has further shed light on the disharmony between the player and United.

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Nevertheless, that chapter is firmly closed and a new one is about to begin. Pogba with Juventus, the club where he made his name and became a superstar. However, the current Juventus side is a far cry from those days.

Therefore, there will certainly be changes in managing expectations and Pogba’s role. Will Pogba be a success again? Are his best days behind him? Where will he play? These and many more questions are in the heads of every Old Lady fan.

FootTheBall grades the transfer of Paul Pogba to Juventus on several parameters.

Paul Pogba playing style and analysis

The best position for Pogba is the one where Didier Deschamps plays him at. The central midfielder in a double pivot, but not as a pure defensive screener. That difference is crucial because Pogba will not offer too much in defence.

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Juventus played with a variety of formations in 2021-22. In the 3-5-2, Pogba could pair up with Manuel Locatelli, with the latter being defensive-minded. That will allow Pogba to roam around the pitch with the ball, start attacks, and participate in them as well. This was the same role that Pogba played during his first spell.

Arturo Vidal was the defensive specialist back with Pogba and Andrea Pirlo running amok. In the 4-4-2, Pogba and one of Locatelli/Weston McKennie could be a great choice. Moreover, Allegri is naturally defense-oriented, and Pogba would be expected to fill in with his share of work.

However, the final piece of fit for Pogba would be behind the main striker. This was where Paulo Dybala excelled, but he has left. Pogba would be entrusted to become the pure playmaker and score a lot more than he has done in recent times.

Therefore, it is clear that Juventus have quite a few options for Pogba and it now depends on both parties to find the best fit.

Grade: A

Paul Pogba stats

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