Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has expressed relief after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced his doping ban from four years to 18 months.
Pogba took to social media on Friday following the announcement, which confirmed that his suspension will now end on March 11, 2025, just before his 32nd birthday.
Pogba’s original four-year ban was imposed by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal in February, after he tested positive for a prohibited substance.
The reduction by CAS, effective from September 11, 2023, allows Pogba to return to competitive football in March 2025.
In his message, the Frenchman expressed gratitude for the decision and reiterated his innocence regarding the anti-doping breach.
“Finally, the nightmare is over. I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again,” Pogba wrote.
“I always stated that I never knowingly breached anti-doping regulations; I play with integrity and I want to thank the Court of Arbitration who heard my explanation.”
Pogba described the suspension as a deeply distressing period that halted everything he had worked for, but expressed optimism about returning to the field.
“Thank you for all the love and support. I can’t wait to get back on the pitch!” he concluded.
