Olympique de Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed his admiration for Paul Pogba during a press conference ahead of their French Cup clash against Saint-Étienne. Despite rumors linking the player to the Marseille squad, the Italian coach stated that there have been no internal discussions about signing the French midfielder.

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“I would love to have only champions in the squad. Pogba is a champion, even if he has played little in recent years. But honestly, we’ve never talked about him in our meetings. There has been no opening regarding this topic,” De Zerbi clarified, emphasizing that while he admires the player, Pogba’s transfer is not part of the club’s immediate plans.

Interest in Pogba has caused a stir in Marseille, particularly after figures like Valentin Rongier and Adrien Rabiot publicly expressed their desire to see him join the club. Additionally, comments from club executives like Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia have fueled speculation about a possible move.

De Zerbi’s focus for the winter transfer window

Despite the buzz, De Zerbi made it clear that the upcoming winter transfer window will focus on addressing the team’s specific needs. “In January, we must find players suited to what we need. If champions arrive, we’ll find a way to integrate them. That won’t be a problem for me but for our opponents,” he stated. He also confirmed a recent meeting with the club’s management to define market objectives: “I spoke about our needs. I can’t share them, but there are things we need to improve. We’ll try to strengthen the team.”

The final word on the team’s progress and potential signings will come after the winter break, when it will become clear whether Marseille achieved its transfer goals. For now, the club is focused on its immediate challenges, with De Zerbi aiming to steer the team toward greater success.