Pogba set for return to the pitch after 26 months | OneFootball

World champion with France in 2018, midfielder Paul Pogba, from Monaco, is expected to return to the field after 26 months without playing, on Saturday, November 22, against Rennes. The Frenchman was suspended for doping in 2023 and played his last match on September 3, 2023, for Juventus.

In recent weeks, there was anticipation for the midfielder to debut with his new club's jersey, but due to minor injuries, the date of Pogba's first game for the club was postponed. Paul signed a two-year contract with Monaco in July 2025.

Career

Known for his irreverent style and skill with the ball, the Frenchman has had stints with Juventus and Manchester United and has established himself as one of the leading names in world football. In the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia, Pogba scored one of the goals in the 4-2 victory.

Doping

In 2023, while playing for Juventus, Pogba tested positive for testosterone in a doping test and was punished for four years. After an appeal, the midfielder's punishment was reduced to two years. Paul claimed he was unaware he was consuming the hormone and that he was only taking medication prescribed by his doctor to treat an injury.

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