Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was moved to tears as he completed his return to football with a move to AS Monaco.
Monaco have confirmed that Pogba has joined their ranks, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.
A club statement read, “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 until 30 June 2027.”
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba 🇫🇷
The midfielder has signed a 2-season deal and is now tied to the Club until 30th June 2027 🆕 pic.twitter.com/SJN33IZhzw
— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) June 28, 2025
This marks the end of Pogba’s seven-month spell without a club, having been a free agent since mutually terminating his Juventus contract last November.
In September 2023, Pogba was handed a four-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance, but that suspension was reduced to just 18 months last October after the player launched a successful appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Frenchman was able to resume training in January and returned to playing in March, although he had left Juventus shortly beforehand.
Pogba was on the radar of numerous clubs in Europe, as well as in MLS and the Saudi Pro League, but in the past few weeks, Monaco became the clear frontrunners for his signature.
Now that the move has gone through, Pogba will aim to get his club career back on track at Monaco and stake a claim for a France recall before the 2026 World Cup.
Pogba is home 😎
Welcome Paul 💪 pic.twitter.com/ygVvxHrqKb
— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) June 28, 2025
Seemingly aware of the momentous nature of the moment after a difficult past few months, an emotional Pogba was reduced to tears as he signed his contract with Monaco.
In the video, Pogba can be heard thanking the Ligue 1 club for giving him the chance to get back into the game.
🥹 pic.twitter.com/TxC84ZsOTN
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) June 28, 2025
Pogba could make his Monaco debut on August 17, when they kick off their Ligue 1 season against his former club, Le Havre.
The 32-year-old is also set for a return to Champions League football next season, thanks to Monaco’s third-place finish. The World Cup winner last featured in the competition for United back in March 2022.
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