Chris Waddle has suggested that Paul Pogba would be better off returning to Italy or playing in France rather than returning to Manchester United . The 32-year-old midfielder is now free to resume his football career after his 18-month doping ban concluded earlier this month. Pogba was initially banned for four years, but a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) led to a significantly reduced suspension. Now, the France international is available to sign for a club as a free agent and, unsurprisingly, there have been rumours of a sensational move back to Old Trafford . Ruben Amorim will be active in the first summer of his massive rebuild, but with finances tight before player sales, some fans see Pogba as a potential bargain. However, United's new recruitment strategy, implemented by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's revamped football leadership team, has pledged to move away from prioritising big-name shirt-sellers. Ineos have adopted a more long-term approach, with Matthijs de Ligt being the oldest of the new regime's seven senior signings at just 25. Amorim is also likely to target a different profile to Pogba amid his urgent need for midfield engines who can cover ground at the heart of his 3-4-3 system. Waddle concurs that the chances of the World Cup winner returning to Old Trafford are slim. Speaking to 10bet, as quoted by the Express , the former England international said: "It's a hard one. He's never really done it in England, has he, Paul? "He came on the scene, and he looked the part and went to Italy. I think that sort of football suits him. It's a bit slower; it's not box-to-box, and it's more patient." Waddle attributes the suitability of foreign leagues for Pogba to the climate. He said: "Weather conditions sometimes dictate the pace abroad. The sun, the heat. I think he was more suited to that type of game rather than the hustle and bustle of England." Instead, he has suggested that a switch to Marseille or the Italian league would be ideal for Pogba. Waddle added: "For me, France, Marseille would be a good move, and obviously, the Italian league would be a good move for him. I think he's best suited to one of those two leagues." Pogba has also been linked with potential transfers to the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer (MLS), with a move to the US seeming more plausible given his frequent visits to Miami.