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Paul Pogba Becomes Free Agent After Monaco Contract Termination

8/20/2026

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Summary

Pogba Leaves Monaco

Paul Pogba terminated his contract with AS Monaco by mutual consent, becoming a free agent.
He had joined Monaco in 2025 after serving a doping-related suspension.
The termination allows him to sign with any club without a transfer fee.
MLS teams and Saudi Pro League clubs have reportedly expressed interest, with a decision expected within weeks.

Summary

Pogba Departs

Monaco told Paul Pogba’s agents in August they wanted a mutual termination to free a squad slot before transfer window.
Monaco said the termination lets the club adjust its wage bill before the new season begins.
Monaco announced the decision a day before its opening Ligue 1 match, citing roster stability concerns.
CEO Thiago Scuro said the club will now focus on developing younger players after the project fell short.

History

Historical Context

On 15 December 1995 the European Court of Justice’s Bosman ruling freed out-of-contract EU players, ending transfer fees and foreign-player quotas; Jean-Marc Bosman’s wages had been slashed by 75% before the decision. Monaco’s 2024 mutual termination of Paul Pogba, announced by CEO Thiago Scuro, mirrors that free-agent precedent by clearing a salary burden and a squad slot.

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Pogba Leaves Monaco

Paul Pogba terminated his contract with AS Monaco by mutual consent, becoming a free agent.
He had joined Monaco in 2025 after serving a doping-related suspension.
The termination allows him to sign with any club without a transfer fee.
MLS teams and Saudi Pro League clubs have reportedly expressed interest, with a decision expected within weeks.

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