Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been linked with a surprise move to an African team ahead of the new season.
The French midfielder has been a free agent since parting ways with Serie A outfit Juventus in the January transfer window.
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Pogba is eligible to play competitive football after his four-year doping ban was reduced to 18 months last year.
Reports in Morocco claim CAF Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane were looking to make a move for the World Cup winner on a free transfer.
There were also reports claiming Wydad Casablanca could make a move for Pogba by trying to lure the midfielder by offering him a chance to compete at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Journalist Adel Al-Amari has now revealed that Pogba has no desire to play on the African continent is keen to stay in Europe.
“The information I have is that the player will not play in Africa," Al-Amari said, as per LeSiteInfo.
"He refused Wydad and will not accept to play for Nahdat Berkane, unless other matters occur that change the player’s thinking and convictions."
