Paul Pogba Agrees Two-Year Monaco Deal After Doping Ban

Paul Pogba is set to return to professional football by signing a two-year deal with AS Monaco, marking his first time playing domestic football in France. The 32-year-old midfielder, who last played competitively for Juventus in September 2023, had been banned for 18 months after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, a suspension reduced from an initial four years on appeal. Despite interest from clubs in MLS and Saudi Arabia, Pogba chose Monaco to revive his career at a high level, with the club aiming to strengthen their midfield ahead of the 2025/26 season. Pogba has spoken openly about the challenges during his ban, including personal trauma related to his brother and feelings of abandonment by Juventus, but expressed excitement about returning to elite football and competing in the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup. He has maintained his fitness during the suspension and is undergoing medical tests ahead of finalizing the Monaco deal. Fans are hopeful to see the talented midfielder, once the world's most expensive player, reclaim his form and inspire others with his comeback journey.