Paul Pogba departs AS Monaco after injury-plagued single season
The 2018 World Cup winner’s tenure at the Principality club concludes after limited playing time due to injury, as Monaco prepares for their new campaign.
Paul Pogba and AS Monaco have officially ended their partnership following a single season at the club. The former France international, who secured the World Cup title in 2018, joined the Ligue 1 side in June 2025 after a two-year absence from professional football.
The departure marks the conclusion of a stint significantly curtailed by physical setbacks. Pogba was restricted to just six appearances and 115 minutes of play during the previous campaign, a period defined by recurring injury issues that prevented a sustained contribution to the squad.
The official parting comes as AS Monaco prepares to commence their new season. The club is scheduled to play the first leg of their Conference League play-off against Gornik Zabrze this Thursday. This fixture will also serve as the debut competitive match for new head coach Filipe Luis.
While the focus remains on the squad’s structural changes, the broader European football landscape continues to shift. In related transfer developments, Diego Moreira is set to move to AC Milan for a fee of €50 million, excluding bonuses.
Elsewhere in European competition, Barcelona’s new signing Rodri received an ovation at the Camp Nou during a 2-1 victory over Al Ahly. In La Liga, Atlético Madrid opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Málaga, with goals from Lee Kang-in and Álex Baena.
The news cycle also includes updates from tennis and motorsport. Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended following a positive cocaine test, while Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of the French national basketball team. In Formula 1, Isack Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury.
