Paul Pogba: Former Man Utd midfielder signs for Monaco following drug ban

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has signed for Ligue 1 side AS Monaco on a two-year deal.

The 2018 World Cup winner’s move to France marks Pogba’s return to football after seven months without a club. The midfielder was a free agent after agreeing to the mutual termination of his Juventus contract in November last year.

In a statement on their website, the Ligue 1 club announced: “AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba. The French World Champion has signed a 2-season deal, and is now tied to the Principality until 30 June 2027.”

Juventus decided to part ways with Pogba after an initial four-year ban in February 2024 for a doping offence was reduced to 18 months.

The 32-year-old was free to return to football in March as the 18-month period began at the point of his provisional ban, which was issued in September 2023. However, Pogba has not made a professional appearance since.

The midfielder left Old Trafford in 2022 on a free transfer to return to Juventus and went on to make 12 appearances during his second spell in Turin.

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