Injury-plagued Pogba leaves Monaco

Paul Pogba, the former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder, has left French club Monaco after a single season. Pogba, 33, made 233 appearances in two spells at Manchester United and was named Serie A player of the year during his time at Juventus, where he won the Italian title four times.

In 2018, Pogba won the World Cup with France and scored in the final against Croatia. However, he has struggled with injuries and a doping ban since 2023, which has hindered his ability to return to the top level of European football. Monaco's statement revealed that the objectives they had set were only partially achieved, leading to the termination of Pogba's contract, which would have run until June 2027.

The Ligue 1 club paid tribute to Pogba's remarkable mindset, determination, and high standards, even when he was injured. Despite being sidelined with a thigh injury and a knee problem, Pogba still managed to have a positive influence on the Monaco squad by sharing his experience and know-how with his teammates.

Pogba acknowledged that he did not play as many matches for Monaco as he had hoped, featuring in only six Ligue 1 games last season for a total of 115 minutes. In a statement, Pogba thanked the president, management, teammates, staff, and supporters for believing in him. He expressed that representing Monaco and the principality was an incredible experience.

Currently, Pogba is of interest to Major League Soccer clubs in the United States, with previous links to Inter Miami, although no contract offer materialized.