Paul Pogba is facing another uncertain stage in a career that has moved from promise to upheaval. Monaco are reportedly considering ending his contract after a 2025-26 season in which he made only six appearances, leaving the 33-year-old once again in limbo eight years after his World Cup triumph with France.<\/p>\n
For much of the 2010s, Pogba stood among the most influential midfielders in the game. He projected the swagger of a modern football celebrity and combined power, precision and grace in a way that made him one of the era\u2019s defining players. Yet the closing years of his career have been marked by inconsistency, fitness problems and a suspension that removed him from action for an extended period.<\/p>\n
Manchester United first signed him from Le Havre in 2009, a move that sparked controversy when the French club accused the English side of \u201cstealing\u201d their prized asset unlawfully. The transfer was eventually approved by a FIFA-appointed judge. His first spell at Old Trafford was brief, bringing only seven first-team appearances before he left for Juventus on a free transfer in 2012 after a public dispute with Alex Ferguson, with both men accusing the other of \u201cdisrespect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Juventus was where Pogba reached his peak. In his debut season he made 37 appearances and scored five times, then built on that with 18 goal involvements in 2013-14 and a second successive Serie A title. Across the next two campaigns, he produced 20 goals and 22 assists, while also helping Juventus reach the 2014-15 Champions League final.<\/p>\n
United later paid a then record \u00a389.3 million in August 2016 to bring him back. His first season in Manchester delivered nine goals and six assists and ended with Europa League and EFL Cup success. The next year brought 18 goal involvements, but his relationship with Jos\u00e9 Mourinho deteriorated, before Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r later helped him rediscover form and finish with 16 Premier League goal contributions after the managerial change.<\/p>\n
A failed drugs test in September 2023 led to an 18-month ban, and Juventus had torn up his contract by early 2025. Monaco then took a chance on him in June 2025, but injuries again restricted his involvement. He is now sidelined by a hamstring injury suffered in preseason, and another move, possibly away from Europe, appears likely if his contract is terminated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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