After having his ban cut short, Pogba spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport to share his feelings and outlook for the future.

Pogba said he has been training alone during the ban and is eager to return to action. He is looking forward to returning as a new, more eager, wiser and stronger man. For the support of Juventus, he appreciates the undying support of the fans and teammates, especially the continued encouragement of Cuadrado, Dybala and others.

Speaking about communication with new Juve manager Thiago Motta, Pogba said that he has not yet had the chance to communicate, but is looking forward to welcoming back in top form. He believes that his performances on the field will convince the coach and he is eager to be the best player at both Juve and France.

For personal sacrifices, Pogba said he was even willing to give up money in order to play for Juve again. For the No. 10 jersey being worn by newcomer Yildiz, he accepted it openly as Juve's decision, and he blessed Yildiz.

On Vlahovic's contract extension, Pogba advised Dusan to follow his heart as a friend and wanted him to stay at Juve as a teammate. He recalled the tough times last year, but said he didn't fall into depression, just wanted to leave Italy at times.

Pogba admitted that he made a mistake about taking the supplements and didn't scrutinize what the professionals gave him. Regarding the choice of surgery, he emphasized that it was a team decision and does not regret anything.

Looking ahead, Pogba wants Juve to win the Serie A title this season and shared anecdotes with Conte and Allegri. He denied rumors that Ibrahimovic invited him to join Milan and stressed that all he wants now is to get back into a Juve shirt.

In response to Marseille and Rabio's offers, Pogba said it was just a joke between friends. He is no longer thinking about leaving Juve and denied rumors that he had rejected Pep Guardiola in order to play for Juve.

On the coaching front, Pogba has expressed his desire to be coached by Sir Alex Ferguson before the end of his career, while he is also looking forward to playing in the next World Cup with France, even though Deschamps hasn't left the door open for anyone.

Finally, Pogba gives his thoughts on a range of footballing topics, including Bellingham vs Pogba, the choice between Tevez and Cairo, Pirlo vs Kante, and comments from Conte, Allegri and Mourinho. For his Champions League winner prediction, he wants it to be Juve, but admits that all teams have a chance.

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