{
  "id": 1914759,
  "title": "Transfer: Pogba’s contract officially terminated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/transfer-pogbas-contract-officially-terminated",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T10:50:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/transfer-pogbas-contract-officially-terminated/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Monaco have officially terminated Paul Pogba's contract, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The 33-year-old French midfielder was released by the Ligue 1 side after a series of injuries impacted his performance. Since completing his doping ban, Pogba has struggled to regain his previous form. In the statement, Monaco acknowledged that the objectives set for Pogba were only partially achieved. However, they expressed their admiration for Pogba's \"remarkable mindset, determination and unwavering high standards\" and highlighted his positive influence on teammates, even during periods of injury. Despite playing fewer matches, Pogba thanked the club president, management, teammates, staff, and supporters for their belief in him.",
  "summary": "Monaco have confirmed that Paul Pogba’s contract has been terminated, in a statement released on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has been released by the Ligue 1 side following a series of injuries. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has struggled to recapture his best form, since he finished serving a doping ban. In the statement, Monaco […] Transfer: Pogba’s contract officially…",
  "key_points": [
    "Monaco officially terminated Paul Pogba's contract on Wednesday.",
    "33-year-old French midfielder's performance impacted by injuries.",
    "Pogba praised for mindset, determination, and influence on teammates."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}