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Monaco to Release Paul Pogba After Injury-Disrupted Return
Monaco is a football club that signed Paul Pogba.
The club said Pogba will leave before his contract ends.
His contract was supposed to last until June 2027.
Monaco said its goals for his time at the club were only partly met.
Pogba has had several injuries.
He is currently recovering from a thigh injury after having a knee problem.
He also previously served a ban for doping.
Monaco praised his attitude and said he helped younger teammates by sharing his experience.
Monaco said it will release former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
The club is ending Pogba’s contract, which was scheduled to run until June 2027.
Monaco said the objectives set for Pogba were only partially achieved.
Pogba, 33, is sidelined with a thigh injury after recently returning from a knee problem.
The 2018 World Cup winner has struggled to return to elite football since serving a doping ban.
- Who
- Monaco and Paul Pogba, a former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder.
- What
- Monaco said it will release Pogba and end his contract early.
- Where
- Monaco, the French football club competing in Ligue 1.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- Monaco said its objectives for Pogba were only partially achieved, while a series of injuries has limited his return to elite football.
Key facts
- Player
- Paul Pogba
- Age
- 33
- Current club
- Monaco
- Contract end date
- June 2027
- Current injury
- Thigh injury
- Previous injury
- Knee problem
- Major achievement
- Won the 2018 World Cup with France
Sources
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