Paul Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination

Former France midfielder Paul Pogba has left Monaco after his contract was terminated after just one season.

Pogba, a 2018 World Cup winner, had a deal with the Ligue 1 side until June 2027 but Monaco said it had ended early because objectives, set by both parties, had only been “partially achieved”.

The 33-year-old played six matches for Monaco last season, five of which came as a substitute.

“Representing this club and the principality was an incredible experience,” said Pogba.

“AS Monaco is an incredible club and although I did not play as many games as I had hoped, I will always be grateful for the opportunity to wear their colours.”

Pogba joined Monaco last summer after he was permitted to return to professional football following a doping suspension he received while at Juventus.

Pogba maintained that it was a mistake and he was permitted to return to football in March 2025 following the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to reduce his ban from four years to 18 months.

BBC Sport understands Pogba is attracting interest from Major League Soccer. He has previously been linked to DC United and Inter Miami.

However, he sustained a hamstring injury at Monaco’s pre-season training camp in England last week, which could delay any move.

Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said: “When [Pogba] joined, we explained that this was a major challenge, that was audacious and ambitious.

“While the outcome is not what we had hoped for, it should not overshadow the enthusiasm that surrounded his return to club football, nor the fact that Paul was able to return to the pitch and to professional football during this period.

“We wish Paul all the very best for the future.”