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Paul Pogba Set to Leave Monaco After Collapsing With Thigh Injury

The training-room breakdown has accelerated club talks to end his deal and will determine whether any move, including to MLS, can proceed.

Overview

  • Pogba collapsed with severe left‑thigh pain during AS Monaco’s pre‑season session at St George’s Park and was scheduled for an MRI to assess the damage.
  • Monaco have told Pogba the project 'did not work' and are negotiating a mutual contract termination with a financial settlement aimed to conclude before the September 1 transfer deadline.
  • The club’s decision follows a season of recurring muscular and knee problems that limited Pogba to six appearances and 115 minutes in 2025–26.
  • Reported interest from Major League Soccer clubs including DC United and Inter Miami is on hold while Pogba’s medical results and the contract outcome are resolved.
  • Pogba’s situation closes a chapter on his attempted comeback after an 18‑month CAS ban was lifted in March 2025 and leaves him facing a choice between rehabilitation, a move to lower‑intensity leagues, or retirement.