It will certainly be one of the most resounding blows of this summer transfer window in Ligue 1. Lands up for 18 months due to a suspension for doping, Paul Pogba terminated his contract with Juventus Turin at the end of last year and then took his time to find a club to relaunch his career at 32 years. And it was finally in Monaco that the 2018 world champion chose to settle down.
The French international (91 selections, 11 goals) signed up in favor of the Principality club for two seasons, until June 2027. Eager to regain its best level and apply for a place in the group of Didier Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Pogba will however have to wait before replaying.
If the former Mancunian hinted during his official presentation that he was ready to play from 1era Ligue 1 day, against his training club, Le Havre, the weekend of August 16-17, Thiago Scuro, the general manager of ASM, quickly calmed the game. ” I can guarantee you that Paul will not be able to be on the ground against Le Havre. He surely had to joke. You have to be realistic and honest. Because after such a long period without playing, the tricolor midfielder will need several months before being able to reconnect with the competition. At least three months, time to go back to the best of its form on the physical level “Said the Brazilian leader.
Pogba like a fish in water in Monaco
Already at work, Paul Pogba has started his rethletics program for ten days, tells us this Friday Foot Mercato. And the French would not spare his efforts. All with a smile and in good humor, he who is known to be sociable and jovial. Besides, he would have been very well integrated into his new environment.
Very appreciated by his new teammates, the pick “ is already conquering everyone without even having played again ”still according to the same source. Hoping that this lasts for the native of Lagny-sur-Marne, who, in addition to his suspension for doping, has not been spared from injuries in recent years.
