Fakayejo Paul
Monaco – French international midfielder Paul Pogba, 32, is reportedly set to join AS Monaco as a free agent, according to breaking news from Le Parisien.
The World Cup winner is expected to sign a two-year contract, marking a significant return to professional football for the first time since his contract with Juventus was terminated last year.
This move will see Pogba play Ligue 1 football for the first time in his senior career.
Having spent the majority of his professional life with Juventus and Manchester United, the Le Havre academy product has made “financial sacrifices” to reach an agreement in principle with Les Monégasques.
Pogba has been out of competitive action since September 2023, following a doping ban that was later reduced to eighteen months, making him eligible to play again in March 2025.
Despite the long layoff, he has reportedly been training hard to regain fitness.
Monaco concluded the past Ligue 1 campaign in third place, which secures their qualification for the Champions League.
This opportunity to play at Europe’s highest club level is understood to be a significant factor in Pogba’s decision to join the Principality club.
The signing of Pogba would represent a major coup for Monaco, bringing a player of immense talent and experience to their midfield as they prepare for a challenging season both domestically and in Europe.
While questions remain about his match fitness and ability to return to his former heights, the prospect of Pogba gracing Ligue 1 pitches is sure to generate considerable excitement.