Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination

Paul Pogba, a former France midfielder and 2018 World Cup winner, has left Monaco after his contract was terminated early. The 33-year-old played just six matches for Monaco in the 2022-23 season, with five of those appearances as a substitute. Pogba joined the Ligue 1 side in the summer of 2022, but the club stated that the objectives set by both parties had only been partially achieved, leading to the termination of his contract early.

Pogba expressed gratitude for the opportunity to wear Monaco's colors, stating that it was an incredible experience representing the club and the principality. However, he acknowledged that his playing time was less than he had hoped for. Pogba returned to professional football in March 2025 after serving a reduced four-year ban for a doping violation while at Juventus.

The club's CEO, Thiago Scuro, noted that while the outcome was not what they had hoped for, it was an audacious and ambitious challenge that ultimately allowed Pogba to return to the pitch and professional football. Monaco wishes Pogba all the best for the future and understands that he is attracting interest from Major League Soccer, with previous interest from DC United and Inter Miami.