Paul Pogba terminates contract with AS Monaco

French midfielder Paul Pogba has officially parted ways with AS Monaco after just one season, despite having a contract that was set to expire in June 2027. The club and the 2018 World Cup winner announced a mutual termination of their agreement on August 19, 2026, ahead of the start of the new competitive season. This decision follows a year marked by limited playtime, during which the former Manchester United and Juventus player appeared in only six matches, totaling 115 minutes on the field.

AS Monaco stated that the mutual separation was reached because the initial goals set for the partnership were only partially achieved. The club acknowledged Pogba’s professionalism during his brief tenure, while the player has yet to disclose any future career plans or potential new clubs. The termination leaves the 33-year-old midfielder as a free agent, effectively ending his return to French football that began with high expectations in the summer of 2025.