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Paul Pogba Joins AS Monaco on Two-Year Deal Following Doping Ban

The 2018 World Cup winner aims to reestablish his playing form in Ligue 1 for a chance to rejoin France’s squad.

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Britain Football Soccer - Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Premier League - Selhurst Park - 14/12/16 Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic/File Photo
Paul Pogba AS Monaco
Paul Pogba poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "Highest 2 Lowest" Out of competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Overview

  • Pogba officially joined AS Monaco on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract valid through June 2027.
  • He will compete in France’s top flight for the first time after mutually terminating his Juventus contract in November 2024.
  • The Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his initial four-year ban for testing positive for DHEA to 18 months earlier this year.
  • Monaco, which finished third in Ligue 1 last season, secured Champions League qualification and views Pogba as a key midfield reinforcement.
  • The 2018 World Cup winner, now 32, seeks to recapture his peak form and earn a France recall for the 2026 World Cup cycle.