A report from ESPN states that Neymar personally called Paul Pogba, who is 32, to invite him to play for Santos. Neymar's approach occurred as Pogba recently returned to the field with Monaco following a suspension of over two years. However, the French midfielder chose to continue his career in Europe, viewing a stay in his home country of France as the best way to rebuild his career. In the recent past, Corinthians also showed interest in Pogba. This was confirmed by the club's former president, Augusto Melo, who stated that he had negotiated with the player. The French international has 91 caps and 11 goals and has made one appearance in Ligue 1 this season. His contract with Monaco runs until June 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.00m.