Key Takeaways:
- Paul Pogba and AS Monaco mutually agreed to end his contract after only one season of a two-year deal
- The French midfielder made just six appearances and played 105 minutes following his return from a doping ban
- Pogba is now a free agent after contributing off the pitch and offering leadership to Monaco’s young squad
Contract Termination Confirmed
Paul Pogba’s spell at AS Monaco has concluded after both player and club announced the termination of his contract by mutual consent on Wednesday. The midfielder had originally signed a two-year contract last summer, joining the Principality side as a free agent. This deal marked his comeback to professional football after serving a doping suspension that sidelined him for nearly two years.
Le club de la Principauté et le milieu de terrain international français annoncent conjointement la fin de l’aventure qui avait débuté à l’intersaison 2025.
Le Club exprime sa reconnaissance envers le champion du monde 2018 et lui souhaite le meilleur pour la suite 🔴⚪
ℹ️Lire… pic.twitter.com/IPFNgnQKl5
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 19, 2026
Limited Impact Due to Injuries
Pogba’s integration into Monaco’s squad followed a bespoke rehabilitation plan, with his debut only taking place in November. Recurrent injuries, however, sustained throughout the campaign restricted him to a mere six appearances and just 105 minutes on the pitch during the season.
| Player | Club | Contract Length | Appearances | Minutes Played | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pogba | AS Monaco | 2 years (signed summer 2025) | 6 | 105 | Mutually terminated, free agent |
Club and Player Statements
Thiago Scuro, CEO of AS Monaco, offered his thanks to Pogba for his professionalism and contributions in the dressing room. Scuro acknowledged the challenge the club took by signing Pogba after his hiatus: “On behalf of the club, I simply want to thank Paul. We are very happy to have taken this path together,” and added, “Certainly, the outcome is not the one we would have hoped for, but that shouldn’t make us forget the enthusiasm that accompanied his return at club level, nor the fact that Paul, during this period, got back on a professional football pitch.”
Scuro further praised Pogba’s impact as a mentor to younger teammates and wished him well for the future: “What Paul brought in the dressing room, notably, with the young players with whom he never ceased sharing his immense experience and giving advice, was precious and his attitude was exemplary, showing the immense champion that he is. We wish Paul all the best for the future.”
Pogba reciprocated the gratitude in the club’s statement: “I want to thank the president, the management, my teammates, all of the staff, as well as the supporters who believed in me. Representing this club and the Principality was an incredible experience. AS Monaco is an exceptional club. Even if I didn’t participate in as many matches as I would have wanted, I will be forever grateful to have had the opportunity to represent the club’s colours.”
Future Prospects
With his contract now terminated, Paul Pogba has returned to the pool of free agents, available for the next step in his professional football career. His brief stint at Monaco highlighted both the difficulties of returning after a long absence and the influence an experienced player can have beyond match days.
