Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has released a video message to recap his troubled season and assure ‘everything that happened will help me come back stronger.’
The former Manchester United man returned to Turin as a free agent last summer, hoping to make his mark once again in the Bianconeri jersey and at the 2022 World Cup with France.
Instead, he picked up a knee injury in pre-season training and has barely been able to put together a handful of appearances, limping off 20 minutes into his first start with yet another muscular issue that will keep him out for three weeks.
“Hello to everyone, I think this is the right time to express myself after a long period of silence,” said Pogba in an Instagram video.
“First of all, let me recap my season, which has been very, very complicated, with problems both on and off the field. As you know, it has been truly difficult for me and what happened was tough, above all mentally.
“I tried to take solace in what I love: playing football, working on the pitch, but that was not possible because I had a lot of bad luck physically. Now all I can do is be patient, but already today I feel better mentally.
“First of all, thanks to God, we must try to be positive and have faith. Thanks also to you the fans, thanks to the stadium crowd, the club, who always supported and accompanied me. It is thanks to you that I have been able to keep my morale up, you push me to return as soon as possible, to the best of my abilities.”
Despite all the setbacks and disappointment, Pogba insists he will treasure the experience for his future.
“I learned a great deal from this year and I think everything that happened will help me come back stronger. Thank you to all of you, for your support. Mentally, physically, I will do my best to get back in top form, so I can help my team and club, and win a trophy, because that is what I came here for.
“So, I just wanted to tell you that I won’t give up, I won’t be beaten. I will give my all. Thank you again to everyone.”