Paul Pogba Returns to the Field with Monaco After Two Years of Absence
The star midfielder Paul Pogba, former player of Manchester United and Juventus, finally made his debut with Monaco this Saturday, marking his return to football after more than two years of inactivity. Pogba, 32 years old, entered the field in the 85th minute of the match against Rennes, which ended in a 4-1 defeat. This match marked the end of a long wait for the player, who seeks to relaunch his career. The talented player, recognized for his outstanding participation in the French national team and world champion, has seen his career affected by injuries, off-field problems, and a doping suspension. After signing his contract with Monaco, Pogba expressed his emotion, even shedding tears, upon finalizing a two-year agreement. Recently, he overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training with the team during the international break.
Paul Pogba in his debut with Monaco against Rennes on Saturday.
A total of 811 days had passed since his last official match, which was with Juventus on September 3, 2023. At his best, Pogba was instrumental in France winning the 2018 World Cup, even scoring a goal in the final against Croatia, with a final score of 4-2. During his career, he has played mainly for Manchester United and Juventus, leaving the latter club in November 2024. In 2016, Pogba became the most expensive footballer in history at that time, when he returned to Manchester United from Juventus for a sum of 105 million euros (116 million dollars). The hardest blow to his career came in February 2024, when he was initially suspended for four years by the Italian anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone while still playing for Juventus. In October 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his ban to 18 months.
