Full Breakdown
Paul Pogba’s Early Exit from AS Monaco
8/19/2026, 11:40:38 AM
Contract Termination and Performance
AS Monaco and Paul Pogba mutually agreed to end the player’s contract, originally slated to run until June 2027, after just one season. Both parties cited that the objectives set at the start of the partnership were only “partially achieved.” Club records show Pogba featured in six Ligue 1 matches, five of them as a substitute, before the agreement was terminated ahead of the new season’s opening match.
Recent History and Return to Play
Pogba joined Monaco in the summer following a doping suspension imposed while he was at Juventus. He maintained that the ban was a mistake and that he was allowed to resume professional football in March 2025 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced the original four-year sanction to 18 months.
Official Statements & Responses
Monaco’s chief executive, Thiago Scuro, emphasized that the club had communicated the ambitious nature of the project when Pogba arrived. Scuro added that, despite the outcome falling short of expectations, the enthusiasm surrounding Pogba’s comeback and his ability to train and play professionally should not be overlooked. The club expressed gratitude for Pogba’s professionalism and wished him success in future endeavors.
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Potential Next Steps
Reports indicate that Pogba is being linked with Major League Soccer clubs, including DC United and Inter Miami. A recent hamstring injury sustained during Monaco’s pre-season training camp in England could postpone any immediate transfer.
