Paul Pogba's long and complicated football journey has taken another turn this time, back home to France. The 2018 World Cup winner who officially joined AS Monaco on a two-year deal, marking his return to professional football after serving a doping suspension. For the 32-year-old midfielder, this move isn't just a transfer it's a fresh start, Softfootball reports.
Pogba's career was derailed in 2023 when he tested positive for a banned substance, DHEA, a testosterone booster. What followed was a nightmare stretch an initial four-year suspension, public scrutiny, and eventually, the termination of his contract with Juventus. His ban was later reduced to 18 months, clearing the way for him to return to football in March 2025 .
When Monaco came calling, it was the perfect opportunity for Pogba to rebuild his image and rediscover his rhythm in Ligue 1 the league where his senior career never truly took off before he left for Manchester United as a teenager.