Paul Pogba is finally on the verge of making his return to top-flight football after a rollercoaster couple of years filled with setbacks, silence, and slow rebuilding.
And if reports are accurate, his next chapter is set to begin in a place he’s never played before—his home country.
From Ban to Breakthrough: Pogba’s Long Road Back
The French World Cup winner has been without a club since parting ways with Juventus in 2024.
What followed was an 18-month ban from football due to a positive doping test, originally ruled as a four-year suspension.
But after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, his punishment was reduced.
According to the final judgment, Pogba had unknowingly ingested DHEA, a banned substance that boosts testosterone—though the court clarified it only has a physiological impact on women.
Still, the damage to Pogba’s career and reputation was already done.
Monaco Step Up for the Midfield Maestro
Now, with his ban officially over and his fitness steadily improving, Pogba has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Ligue 1 club Monaco.
The scoop comes from French outlet Le Parisien, who say he’s taken a “significant financial sacrifice” to make the move happen.
Negotiations reportedly stretched over several days, but both parties finally shook hands on the deal this past Sunday.
For Pogba, this is more than a paycheck—it’s a chance to reignite a career that once burned so brightly.
A First Taste of Ligue 1 for the French Star
Despite racking up 91 caps for France and lifting the World Cup in 2018, Pogba has never actually played in France’s top domestic league.
After coming through the ranks at Manchester United, he made his name at Juventus before returning to Old Trafford in 2016 in a record-breaking transfer.
A second stint with Juve followed in 2022—but injuries and the doping ban kept him off the pitch for most of his return.
Now, with Monaco finishing third in Ligue 1 last season, Pogba could even find himself back in Champions League action—something that adds an extra spark to this comeback story.
Setting Up Life in the Principality
According to reports, Pogba quietly visited Monaco earlier in June to meet club officials and start laying the groundwork for his move.
That included getting a new driver, scoping out housing options, and arranging security.
He’s clearly serious about the transition—not just as a player, but as a resident of the glamorous Mediterranean principality.
Training Hard, Staying Visible
While Pogba hasn’t played a competitive game since September 2023, he hasn’t exactly disappeared.
He’s been sharing regular updates on his training regimen across social media—showcasing not just his physical work but his intent to return stronger.
He was even spotted recently training in Florida with a few familiar faces, including Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo and new recruit Leny Yoro, who arrived from Lille.
Pogba, ever the showman, wore a retro Juventus kit as he got stuck into drills with the next generation.