AS Monaco parts ways with Paul Pogba after injury struggles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
AS Monaco has announced the release of Paul Pogba, effective immediately, following a series of injuries. The club cited that the objectives set for Pogba were "only partially achieved," leading to the decision to terminate his contract, which was set to run until June 2027. Pogba, who had previously won the World Cup with France, played only six matches for Monaco after returning from a doping ban. Although sidelined with a thigh injury, he was recognized for his positive influence on the team during his time at the club. The future of the 33-year-old midfielder remains uncertain, as he expressed gratitude to Monaco's management, teammates, and supporters.
- •Paul Pogba released by AS Monaco due to injury issues.
- •Contract termination follows only six appearances for the club.
- •Monaco states objectives for Pogba were only partially achieved.
- •Pogba sidelined with a thigh injury after recovering from a knee problem.
- •Pogba expresses gratitude towards Monaco and its supporters.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — What next for Paul Pogba? AS Monaco release midfielder after one season
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Pogba to be released by Monaco: club
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Paul Pogba and AS Monaco, it's over!
"Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.Monaco said in a statement that the objectives they had set for Pogba were "only partially achieved" and the Ligue 1 club were therefore ending his contract that would have run until June 2027.
"Paul Pogba is searching for a new club after leaving AS Monaco by mutual consent.Pogba signed for Monaco last summer on a two-year deal, following his return from an 18-month doping ban. The former Ma...
"Already the end.A thunderbolt in Ligue 1: AS Monaco announced this Wednesday morning the immediate departure of Paul Pogba!The 2018 World Cup winner and the Monaco club have jointly decided to end the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:40 AMWhat next for Paul Pogba? AS Monaco release midfielder after one season
Paul Pogba is searching for a new club after leaving AS Monaco by mutual consent.Pogba signed for Monaco last summer on a two-year deal, following his return from an 18-month doping ban. The former Ma...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:22 AMPaul Pogba to be released by Monaco: club
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.Monaco said in a statement that the objectives they had set for Pogba were "only partially achieved" and the Ligue 1 club were therefore ending his contract that would have run until June 2027.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:07 AM🚨 Official: Paul Pogba and AS Monaco, it's over!
Already the end.A thunderbolt in Ligue 1: AS Monaco announced this Wednesday morning the immediate departure of Paul Pogba!The 2018 World Cup winner and the Monaco club have jointly decided to end the...
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