{
  "id": 647062,
  "title": "Ligue 1: Monaco set to part ways with Pogba — Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ligue-1-monaco-set-to-part-ways-with-pogba-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T08:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ligue-1-monaco-set-to-part-ways-with-pogba-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Monaco are reportedly preparing to terminate Paul Pogba's contract early. The midfielder joined the Ligue 1 club last summer on a two-year deal following an 18-month doping suspension. His initial season at Monaco was marred by injuries. Filipe Luis, who has taken over as manager from Sébastien Pocognoli, might influence changes in Monaco's midfield plans. According to a report by Fabrizio Romano on X, Monaco has given Pogba until September 1st to mutually end his contract, allowing the player to seek a new club this year. The decision rests with Pogba, who is currently injured. Pogba was initially banned for four years after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in a doping test in August 2023. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his ban to 18 months, enabling his return to professional football in March 2025.",
  "summary": "Paul Pogba’s time at Monaco could end early as the club reportedly seeks contract termination. Learn more about Pogba’s potential exit and future. Read More: https://punchng.com/ligue-1-monaco-set-to-part-ways-with-pogba-report/",
  "key_points": [
    "Monaco plans to end Paul Pogba's contract early.",
    "Pogba's contract ends by September 1st.",
    "Pogba is currently injured and banned for 18 months."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Monaco's likely early termination of Paul Pogba's contract suggests a swift exit for the midfielder, who struggled with injuries in his first season with the club, may be on the cards.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ligue 1: Monaco set to part ways with Pogba — Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ligue-1-monaco-set-to-part-ways-with-pogba-report-648399",
        "published": "2026-08-12T09:06:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pogba-suffers-new-injury-setback-with-monaco-future-now-in-doubt",
        "published": "2026-08-12T09:24:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}