Paul Pogba’s Tomorrow Uncertain as AS Monaco Cancels His Contract
Former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is poised to become a free agent once again, as reports indicate that AS Monaco has decided to terminate his contract following yet another injury setback.
The future of the 33-year-old player remains unclear, as it is unknown whether he will seek to continue his career or retire from professional football.
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Pogba joined Monaco last summer on a free transfer, with an agreement lasting until June 2027, but he has only featured in six competitive matches, accumulating just 115 minutes on the pitch.
Pogba Career Might Be Over
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 14: Paul Pogba of Juventus reacts after sustaining an injury during the Serie A match between Juventus and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Reports from L’Equipe, Le Parisien, and Nice-Matin confirm that Pogba sustained another muscular injury during the pre-season, leading Monaco to conclude his tenure there.
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This summer, he appeared in only one friendly match for a total of 45 minutes on July 18.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Paul Pogba of AS Monaco warms up prior to the during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco at Anfield on August 09, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
This incident adds to an ongoing decline for Pogba, who was once the world’s most expensive player after Juventus sold him back to Manchester United for €105m in 2016.
After returning to Turin as a free agent in 2022, his tenure was mired in issues, primarily due to injuries and a ban for failing a doping test.
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Although his ban was reduced on appeal, allowing him to return to football in March 2025, he had already reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with Juventus in December 2024.
Pogba has made 190 appearances for Juventus, scoring 34 goals and providing 40 assists, while he played 233 matches for Manchester United.
Former Juventus star Paul Pogba is set to become a free agent again with reports AS Monaco decided to cancel his contract after another injury.
It remains to be seen at this point whether or not the player wants to continue his career, or hang up his boots at the age of 33.
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He had joined Monaco last summer as a free agent with a contract to June 2027, but only made six competitive appearances for the club, totalling 115 minutes of football.
Pogba career might be over
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 14: Paul Pogba of Juventus reacts after sustaining an injury during the Serie A match between Juventus and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
According to L’Equipe, Le Parisien, Nice-Matin and more reports in France, Pogba suffered another muscular injury in pre-season, prompting Monaco to decide his time with them was over.
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He featured in just one friendly match this summer for 45 minutes on July 18.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Paul Pogba of AS Monaco warms up prior to the during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco at Anfield on August 09, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
It continues the terrible fall from grace for Pogba, who at one stage was the most expensive player in the world when Juventus sold him back to Manchester United for €105m in 2016.
The France international returned to Turin as a free agent in 2022, but it was a disaster, first due to injuries, then when he was given a ban for failing a doping test.
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His ban was reduced on appeal and he was allowed back into football in March 2025, but had already terminated the contract with Juventus by mutual consent in December 2024.
Pogba made 190 appearances for Juventus, scoring 34 goals with 40 assists, while there were 233 games in the Manchester United jersey.
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