Paul Pogba Becomes Free Agent After Monaco Contract Termination

Paul Pogba has become a free agent after AS Monaco and the French midfielder mutually agreed to terminate his contract on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The decision ends Pogba's single season with the Ligue 1 club, where persistent injuries limited his impact and prevented him from meeting the objectives set upon his arrival.

Monaco confirmed the departure in a joint statement, noting that the contract, originally scheduled to run until June 2027, was ended early. The club stated that the goals established when Pogba joined in the summer of 2025 were "only partially achieved." Pogba, 33, had signed a two-year deal as he sought to revive his career following an 18-month doping suspension that kept him out of competitive football for nearly two years.

His time in the Principality was severely hampered by fitness issues. Pogba made only six competitive appearances for Monaco, accumulating approximately 115 minutes of playing time. His debut did not come until November 2025, more than two years after his previous professional match. A recent thigh injury further disrupted his season, and reports indicated Monaco had been exploring an early termination before the latest setback.