In one of the most shocking twists of the summer transfer window, Paul Pogba has signed for Liverpool, marking a dramatic return to English football — this time wearing the red of Manchester United’s biggest rivals.
The 31-year-old Frenchman, who was recently a free agent after serving a lengthy ban from football, has joined Liverpool under the management of new head coach Arne Slot. The deal, which was finalized earlier today, is already making headlines worldwide due to Pogba’s controversial past and the fierce rivalry between his former and current clubs.
Pogba, who left Manchester United in 2022 and was later banned for a doping violation while at Juventus, has stunned the footballing world with this bold career decision. Many thought his elite footballing days were over, but Liverpool have taken a calculated gamble — and Arne Slot is at the center of it all.
Slot reportedly sees Pogba as the perfect blend of experience, physicality, and technical ability to add depth to Liverpool’s evolving midfield. After several key departures in recent years, including Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner, Slot wanted a midfield general with presence — and Pogba fits the bill.
“People will talk. I know that,” Pogba said during his unveiling. “But I’m focused on football. I want to win trophies, and Liverpool gives me that chance. Arne Slot showed faith in me when others didn’t.”
The Anfield faithful have responded with a mix of excitement and disbelief. Many fans are hopeful that the former World Cup winner can rediscover his form and become a key figure in Liverpool’s new era.
Slot, speaking to the press, kept it simple:
“Every player deserves a second chance. Paul wants to prove himself. That’s all I need to know.”
Whether this gamble pays off or becomes a saga of controversy remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — Paul Pogba to Liverpool is a move no one saw coming, and it’s already rewriting Premier League narratives before a ball has even been kicked.
