Paul Pogba’s representatives have opened preliminary discussions with Major League Soccer and clubs in the Middle East while negotiating the termination of his contract with Monaco, according to Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
The France midfielder is in the final year of his agreement with Monaco, but his future is now the subject of talks between the club and his representatives. No termination has yet been agreed, although negotiations are continuing.
Pogba is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and remains in communication with Monaco over his rehabilitation. Both sides are actively discussing his ongoing recovery programme, which is being carried out in Monaco.
The initial approaches to MLS and Middle Eastern clubs are expected to develop more quickly once Pogba’s contract situation with Monaco has been resolved. His representatives are therefore exploring possible destinations while also working to establish the terms of his departure from the club.
Sheth has reported that Pogba’s representatives are in discussions with Monaco over ending the midfielder’s contract. The same report states that Pogba’s current deal has entered its final year and that his rehabilitation remains an ongoing matter between the player and the club.
Any move to MLS or the Middle East would depend on the outcome of those negotiations. Until an agreement is reached with Monaco, talks with potential new clubs are understood to remain at an early stage.
Pogba is continuing his recovery from the hamstring injury during a period of uncertainty over his next move. The discussions with Monaco and the contact made with clubs outside Europe are taking place at the same time, with the contract position expected to determine when the wider negotiations can advance.
Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth has again confirmed that Pogba’s representatives are seeking talks with Monaco about terminating the contract. The midfielder is still under contract, but the agreement is now in its final year.
Pogba’s rehabilitation in Monaco remains an important part of the current discussions. Both the player and the club are maintaining communication over his recovery, while his representatives consider the options available to him beyond Monaco.
The midfielder’s camp has already made initial contact with MLS and Middle Eastern clubs. Those contacts are not yet described as advanced negotiations, but they are expected to accelerate after the contract termination with Monaco has been agreed.
The developments leave Pogba’s immediate future dependent on two linked issues: the completion of his injury recovery and an agreement with Monaco over his contract. Once the club and the player’s representatives settle that matter, discussions with interested clubs in MLS and the Middle East are expected to move forward.
