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Monaco to terminate Paul Pogba's contract after injury setback

The 33-year-old midfielder's comeback attempt ends after limited appearances and a fresh thigh injury during training.

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AS Monaco has decided to terminate Paul Pogba's contract after he suffered a left thigh injury during training on Tuesday, according to reports from Nice-Matin and L'Equipe. The club had informed the 33-year-old midfielder weeks earlier of their intention to end his two-year deal, allowing him to seek a new club. Pogba's spell in Ligue 1 has been marked by injuries and minimal playing time since returning from a doping ban in March 2025.

  • Monaco has decided to terminate Paul Pogba's contract after he sustained a left thigh injury during training on August 11, with the club having informed him of the decision weeks earlier.
  • Pogba played only six Ligue 1 matches totaling 119 minutes during his spell at Monaco following his return from a doping ban in March 2025, hampered by persistent injuries including a right knee problem.
  • General Manager Thiago Scuro publicly stated that the project with Pogba 'did not work well' and fell short of the club's expectations, confirming his likely departure.
  • The 33-year-old's comeback attempt marks another setback in a career that has been heavily disrupted by injuries and a doping suspension since 2022.

How it unfolded

  1. Report Goal.com: Monaco board confirms termination decision

    General manager Thiago Scuro publicly states the project with Pogba did not work, confirming he is likely to leave the club.

    “The truth is that the project (with Pogba) did not work well last season. When we started it, the expectations we had were very different. Is he likely to leave? Yes, of course.”

    Thiago Scuro · Google News ↗
  2. Report Nice-Matin reports Monaco will terminate Pogba's contract

    The club formally informs the midfielder that it intends to end his contract and allow him to seek a new project, with parties to negotiate a financial settlement.

    “la direction du club de la Principauté a informé le milieu de terrain de 33 ans, il y a quelques semaines, qu'elle comptait mettre fin au contrat”

    Nice-Matin · r/soccer ↗
  3. Event Pogba suffers left thigh injury in training

    During a small-sided opposition match, Pogba sustains a left thigh injury and collapses in severe pain, requiring an MRI to assess severity.

  4. Event Pogba returns to full team training

    After weeks of recovery from a right knee injury, Pogba rejoins collective training sessions on Friday ahead of the new season.

  5. 3 weeks quiet
  6. Event Pogba plays 45 minutes in preseason friendly

    Pogba appears in the second half of Monaco's 5-2 victory over Saint-Priest, his only significant action during a crucial preseason assessment period.

  7. 7 weeks quiet
  8. Event Pogba joins Monaco on free transfer

    The former Manchester United midfielder signs a two-year deal with Monaco after serving a doping suspension, hoping to revive his career in Ligue 1.

  9. 22 weeks quiet
  10. Event Monaco contemplates contract termination at year-end 2025

    Separation between Pogba and Monaco becomes a topic of discussion, but the player convinces club leadership to remain patient.

What people are saying verbatim

“The truth is that the project (with Pogba) did not work well last season. When we started it, the expectations we had were very different. Is he likely to leave? Yes, of course.”

Thiago Scuro, General Manager, AS Monaco · Goal.com ↗

“We went through hell. A time of darkness. But this is my second chance, I have to use it.”

Paul Pogba, Midfielder · Goal.com ↗

“la direction du club de la Principauté a informé le milieu de terrain de 33 ans, il y a quelques semaines, qu'elle comptait mettre fin au contrat qui lie les deux parties.”

Nice-Matin, French Sports Publication · Nice-Matin ↗

“Since returning to Juventus from Manchester United in 2022, Pogba has played just 284 minutes of league football.”

TSN, Sports News · TSN ↗

“A World Cup winner in 2018, Pogba's once-promising career has been derailed by injuries in recent years, as well as a doping suspension.”

TSN, Sports News · TSN ↗

Voices from the web unedited

  • Paul Pogba expected to have Monaco contract terminated Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. The former World Cup… # Football # Soccer # News

    football@pubeurope.comMastodon · mas.to1h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗

  • Don't think playing against 3 or 4 European national teams is equivalent to playing a full season in a top 5 league

    Alvaroweber/soccer4h agoview on r/soccer ↗