AS Monaco to end Paul Pogba contract after fresh injury | OneFootball

Paul Pogba suffered a fresh left thigh injury on Tuesday morning during Monaco’s first group session of their England camp. According to Nice-Matin, the club had already decided to end the 2018 World Cup winner’s contract, with a financial settlement to be reached by 1 September and remaining salary expected to be paid.

The 33-year-old was told weeks ago he could seek a new project. He is in the final year of a two-season deal signed in June 2025.

His summer had already been disrupted. He played only the second half of the opening friendly against Saint-Priest, a 5-2 win on 18 July, then missed the next four matches due to a right knee issue that had troubled him last season.

He had just rejoined full training on Friday when he pulled up in a small-sided game on 11 August. An MRI was scheduled for the afternoon to assess the extent of the problem.

Since arriving in 2025, Pogba has managed only six competitive appearances for Monaco. He had aimed to play regularly in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and a France recall had even been mentioned if everything aligned.

A parting of ways was discussed late in 2025, but his strong relationship with president Dmitri Rybolovlev and the board’s respect bought time, with wages already far below his peak. The latest setback merely underlined the direction already taken.

Source: Nice-Matin

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