Pogba leaves Monaco after contract terminated by mutual consent

Paul Pogba’s time at AS Monaco has officially ended after the two parties agreed to terminate his contract just one year after his arrival. The deal, initially set to run until June 2027, was dissolved on Wednesday, closing a chapter that never reached the expectations surrounding his signing. General manager Thiago Scuro acknowledged the disappointment but highlighted the excitement that accompanied Pogba’s return to professional football following his 18‑month suspension for a positive doping test at Juventus.

According to French media reports, Monaco informed Pogba weeks ago of their intention to part ways, driven largely by persistent fitness problems and his struggle to regain top form. The numbers underline the frustration: Pogba managed only 115 minutes across six appearances during the past year. For the 2018 World Cup winner, the departure marks another setback in a difficult period, while Monaco move forward after a gamble that ultimately failed to pay off.