Monaco have announced the departure of France World Cup winner Paul Pogba after the two parties agreed to end his contract by mutual consent.
The Ligue 1 club confirmed the decision through their official communications channels. Pogba’s agreement had been due to remain in place until 30 June 2027, but that arrangement has now been terminated ahead of its scheduled expiry.
The 33-year-old midfielder thanked Monaco for the trust they had shown in him. He also sent his best wishes to the team for the future.
Pogba’s time at Monaco ends after he made six appearances for the club during a year with the team. The announcement brings to a close his spell with the French side, which was overshadowed by the disciplinary case that had previously kept him away from football.
In February 2024, Pogba was given a four-year suspension for breaching anti-doping regulations. The original punishment was later reduced by a court to 18 months.
That reduction allowed the former France international to resume his playing career, although his involvement with Monaco was limited. Across his year at the club, he featured in only six matches before the agreement was brought to an end.
Monaco’s statement did not provide further details about the circumstances behind the mutual termination. The club’s announcement focused on the conclusion of Pogba’s contract, while the midfielder responded by acknowledging the support and confidence he had received.
Pogba remains a world champion with the France national team. His international achievements form the most prominent part of a career that has also been affected by the anti-doping suspension and the subsequent reduction of that ban.
The original four-year sanction was shortened to 1.5 years after the court’s decision. Despite the alteration to the length of the suspension, Pogba’s time on the pitch for Monaco was brief, with six appearances recorded during his year at the club.
His contract was formally scheduled to run through 30 June 2027. However, Monaco and Pogba have now chosen to end their relationship before that date, with both sides agreeing to the termination.
Pogba’s departure was confirmed by Monaco’s club press service, while the player used his response to thank the club and wish the team success.