Former France midfielder, Paul Pogba, has left Monaco after the club terminated his contract following just one season.
The 33-year-old had a deal with the Ligue 1 club until June 2027, but Monaco said the objectives agreed by both parties had been only “partially achieved”.
Pogba made six appearances for Monaco last season, starting just one of those matches.
“Representing this club and the principality was an incredible experience,” Pogba said.
“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.”
Pogba joined Monaco last summer after serving a doping suspension that he received while playing for Juventus.
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The former Manchester United midfielder maintained that the positive test was the result of a mistake. His initial four-year ban was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, allowing him to return to professional football in March 2025.
His return to regular football, however, has been limited. Pogba made only six appearances for Monaco last season, with five coming from the bench.
He also suffered a hamstring injury during Monaco’s pre-season training camp in England last week, which could affect his next move.
Pogba is attracting interest from Major League Soccer, with DC United and Inter Miami among the clubs he has previously been linked with.
Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said the club had hoped for more from Pogba’s spell but praised the midfielder’s return to professional football.
“When [Pogba] joined, we explained that this was a major challenge, that was audacious and ambitious.
“While the outcome is not what we had hoped for, it should not overshadow the enthusiasm that surrounded his return to club football, nor the fact that Paul was able to return to the pitch and to professional football during this period.
“We wish Paul all the very best for the future.”
