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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was moved to tears as he accomplished his return to soccer with a transfer to AS Monaco.
Monaco have confirmed that Pogba has joined their ranks, placing pen to paper on a two-year deal.
A membership assertion learn, “AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba. The French World Champion has signed a 2-season deal, and is now tied to the Principality till 30 June 2027.”
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba 🇫🇷
The midfielder has signed a 2-season deal and is now tied to the Membership till thirtieth June 2027 🆕 pic.twitter.com/SJN33IZhzw
— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) June 28, 2025
This marks the top of Pogba’s seven-month spell with out a membership, having been a free agent since mutually terminating his Juventus contract final November.
In September 2023, Pogba was handed a four-year ban after testing optimistic for a banned substance, however that suspension was diminished to only 18 months final October after the participant launched a profitable enchantment on the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport.
The Frenchman was in a position to resume coaching in January and returned to enjoying in March, though he had left Juventus shortly beforehand.
Pogba was on the radar of quite a few golf equipment in Europe, in addition to in MLS and the Saudi Professional League, however previously few weeks, Monaco became the clear frontrunners for his signature.
Now that the transfer has gone by way of, Pogba will goal to get his membership profession again on observe at Monaco and stake a declare for a France recall earlier than the 2026 World Cup.
Pogba is residence 😎
Welcome Paul 💪 pic.twitter.com/ygVvxHrqKb
— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) June 28, 2025
Seemingly conscious of the momentous nature of the second after a troublesome previous few months, an emotional Pogba was diminished to tears as he signed his contract with Monaco.
Within the video, Pogba may be heard thanking the Ligue 1 membership for giving him the prospect to get again into the sport.
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) June 28, 2025
Pogba may make his Monaco debut on August 17, after they kick off their Ligue 1 season in opposition to his former membership, Le Havre.
The 32-year-old can be set for a return to Champions League soccer subsequent season, due to Monaco’s third-place end. The World Cup winner final featured within the competitors for United again in March 2022.
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