Paul Pogba Holds Talks with Monaco for Champions League Return

Paul Pogba, the 32-year-old French midfielder and 2018 World Cup winner, is poised to resume his football career following the completion of his 18-month doping ban in March 2025. Having been a free agent since his departure from Juventus in late 2024, Pogba has been offered to AS Monaco, a club that finished third in Ligue 1 and qualified for the upcoming Champions League season. Monaco has responded positively to the offer and is considering adding Pogba to their squad as they pursue an ambitious rebuild, including signings like Eric Dier and attempts to acquire Ansu Fati. Pogba's potential move to Monaco would mark his first time playing professional football in France, a step that could also help him remain in the national team manager's view. Despite interest from other clubs and regions, financial considerations and his desire to find the right fit have so far delayed a contract signing. Pogba has expressed his determination to use this second chance to return to top-level football after enduring the challenges and stigma of his doping suspension.