Paul Pogba Set to Return with AS Monaco After Doping Ban

June 23, 2025 – French midfield maestro Paul Pogba is poised to make a remarkable comeback to professional football, with AS Monaco finalizing a two-year contract to sign the 32-year-old as a free agent. The move comes after an 18-month doping ban, reduced from an initial four-year suspension by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in October 2024, following a positive test for DHEA—a testosterone-boosting substance—in 2023 while at Juventus.

Pogba, a key figure in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, has been sidelined since September 2023, with his Juventus contract mutually terminated in November 2024. The ban’s end in March 2025 opens a rare opportunity for the former Manchester United star to relaunch his career. Monaco, known for nurturing young talent, aims to leverage Pogba’s experience to strengthen their Ligue 1 campaign.

The transfer, reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, is in its final stages, with details being ironed out. This move could enhance Ligue 1’s competitiveness and boost Pogba’s chances of reclaiming a spot in the French national team. Despite past challenges, including injuries and an extortion attempt by his brother, Pogba’s return signals a determined bid to reclaim his elite status.