Monaco: French midfielder Paul Pogba and Ligue 1 club Monaco have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, as announced by the club on Wednesday. 'Having jointly concluded that the objectives initially set were only partially achieved, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have decided, ahead of the first match of the new season, to end the contract, which was due to run until June 2027,' Monaco stated.

According to Anadolu Agency, the decision comes just days before the commencement of Monaco's 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Pogba, 33, joined Monaco in June 2025 on a free transfer after serving a doping suspension but was restricted to six Ligue 1 appearances, only starting in one match. He accumulated 115 minutes of play without scoring or assisting.

Monaco acknowledged Pogba's positive attitude and determination during his tenure, noting his efforts to share experience with the first-team squad while striving to return to top-level competition following his lengthy absence. 'AS Monaco sincerely thanks Paul and wishes him every success in the future,' the club expressed.

Pogba reciprocated the sentiments by thanking the club, its management, teammates, staff, and supporters. 'Representing this club and the principality was an incredible experience. AS Monaco is an incredible club and although I did not play as many games as I had hoped, I will always be grateful for the opportunity to wear their colours,' he remarked.

Pogba faced a four-year suspension in February 2024 after testing positive for a banned substance while playing for Juventus. The Court of Arbitration for Sport later reduced the suspension to 18 months in October 2024.

Internationally, Pogba was part of the France team that clinched the 2018 FIFA World Cup, tallying 11 goals in 91 appearances. At the club level, he had two stints each with Manchester United and Juventus before joining Monaco in 2025. Notably, Manchester United re-signed him from Juventus for a then-world-record fee of £89 million in 2016.