Monaco have officially brought Paul Pogba’s spell at the club to an end, announcing on Wednesday that the midfielder’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement. The decision comes despite his deal originally being set to run until the summer of 2027. In an official statement, Monaco confirmed that both sides had agreed to end their partnership after determining that the ambitions established when Pogba arrived during last season’s pre-season had only been partially fulfilled.
The French club paid tribute to the 2018 World Cup winner, highlighting his professionalism, dedication and attitude during his time in the Principality. Monaco also praised Pogba for showing tremendous determination as he worked his way back to top-level football following a lengthy absence, while emphasizing his influence behind the scenes and the experience he shared with the club’s younger players.
Pogba also used the opportunity to thank everyone at Monaco and the supporters for their backing.”I would like to thank the club president and the management, my team-mates, and all members of the technical and administrative staff, and every fan who believed in me. Representing this club and the Principality of Monaco was a wonderful experience.”He added: “Monaco is a great club, and although I did not play the number of matches I had hoped for, I will always be grateful for the chance to wear its shirt.”
Read Also: Just six games later, Pogba and Monaco ready to call it quits
Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro described Pogba’s arrival as an ambitious project and admitted that the outcome was not what the club had initially envisioned. Nevertheless, he stressed that Pogba’s return to competitive football remained significant and praised his contribution to the squad, particularly the guidance he provided to younger teammates. Scuro also wished the midfielder all the best for the next chapter of his career. Pogba was allowed to resume his career in March 2025 after his original four-year doping suspension was reduced to 18 months following an appeal.
Just six games later, Pogba and Monaco are ready to call it quits. His time at Juventus had already come to an end in December 2024, when the Italian giants agreed to terminate his contract. When Pogba joined Monaco last summer, he became visibly emotional and described the move as a second opportunity to revive his career after what he called ‘a time of darkness’.