Paul Pogba Set to Join Monaco After Leaving Juventus on Free Transfer

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Paul Pogba, 32, is reportedly set to make a return to football after leaving Juventus without a club since November 2024. The French midfielder appears to be on his way to Monaco, where he will sign a two-year deal, according to sources. Pogba was initially linked to Marseille, but the French club decided against making a proposal for his services due to various concerns. One concern was the volume of midfielders Marseille already had, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's loan move having been made permanent and the club set to trigger a clause to do the same with Ismael Bennacer. Another concern was Pogba's fitness, with the French club not convinced he would be at his best shape to be successful.

Key Takeaways:

  • Paul Pogba is set to join Monaco on a two-year deal, reportedly leaving Juventus on a free transfer.
  • Pogba was initially linked to Marseille, but the French club decided against making a proposal for his services.
  • Marseille's concerns about Pogba's availability included the volume of midfielders they already had on their roster and Pogba's fitness.
  • Pogba recently claimed he had not committed to a club, despite interest from Monaco.
  • Pogba and Mason Greenwood, a former Manchester United teammate, will not link up at Marseille as initially thought.
  • Pogba is set to follow a number of other high-profile players who have signed with Monaco in recent years, including the World Cup winner's teammate, Ismael Bennacer.

Statistics:

  • Pogba has been without a club since November 2024.
  • Pogba's 18-month doping ban was lifted in March.
  • Pogba played 71 games with Mason Greenwood at Manchester United.
  • Marseille already have several high-profile midfielders on loan or permanently signed, including Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Adrien Rabiot.
  • Ismael Bennacer's loan move is set to be made permanent, and a clause will be triggered to add him to the club's roster alongside Geoffrey Kondogbia and Valentin Rongier.

Sources:

  • RMC Sport
  • Oli Scarff -Pool/Getty Images
  • The Mirror