Overview

• On appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Pogba had his four-year ban for DHEA reduced to 18 months, clearing him to play in March 2025.
• Juventus terminated his contract in November 2024 after he said the club offered little support during his suspension.
• He turned down a lucrative offer from an unnamed Saudi Pro League club before choosing Monaco for his career relaunch.
• Despite winning the World Cup with France and earning 91 caps, he has never played in French domestic football until now.
• Former Manchester United teammate Jesse Lingard publicly urged Pogba to finalise his move ahead of his return to the pitch.