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Ben Gladwell, Italy correspondent 9y

Paul Pogba could stay at Juventus, says agent Mino Raiola

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola says there is every chance the France midfielder will be playing at Juventus next season.

Raiola, who last month said Pogba is worth 100 million euros, feels the former Manchester United player could remain in Turin where the Bianconeri are keen to build for the future around him.

"Everybody thinks Paul's going to leave Juve, but that is not certain," Raiola told Le Parisien, as reported by canal-supporters.com.

"It all depends on what Paul and Juve want. If it is the right time for him to leave, then he will leave."

According to Juve's general manager, Beppe Marotta, neither this July nor next will be the right time.

"Juventus hold his registration so it is Juventus who will decide," Marotta told RAI television on Thursday evening. "We're talking about a 21-year-old who can get better by the game. This is where he belongs, for his growth and for his education.

"We recently extended his contract for the main reason that we want to build a competitive side around him. Any players who arrive have got to be on a par with what we have already got, which is excellent."

Pogba extended his contract with the Old Lady until 2019 last October, although that has not ended speculation he may leave in the summer with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly leading the chase for his services.

Raiola added that Pogba is keeping all of his options open. "Ligue 1 would not be too small for Paul," the agent said.

"All the top clubs would be interesting for Paul, no matter what league it is. We respect the Spanish league, the leagues in France, England, Italy and Germany."

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