Paul Pogba's Monaco Exit Looms After Just 115 Minutes of Play Following Doping Ban

PAUL POGBA is facing a brutal Monaco exit after an injury-hit comeback season saw him play just 115 minutes following his return from a doping ban.

side last summer after his original four-year suspension was reduced to 18 months.

Paul Pogba’s time at Monaco has not gone according to plan Credit: AFP The former Man United star has failed to revive his career in France with inuries persisting Credit: Getty

Pogba, 33, signed a two-year contract in the hope of rebuilding his career after being cleared to return to football.

But his first campaign back turned into a nightmare.

The Frenchman made just six appearances in all competitions, starting only once and managing a total of 115 minutes on the pitch.

Pogba had been hoping to force his way into ‘s World Cup squad, but persistent fitness problems and a lack of match sharpness ended those ambitions.

Now his future at Monaco is in serious doubt.

-a-week wages he earned during his second spell at Manchester United, Pogba could still be moved on.

The midfielder is reportedly earning less than £44,000 a week at Monaco.

But the Ligue 1 club are looking to reduce their wage bill as they comply with regulations set by French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG.

Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro admitted the club will spend the summer assessing whether Pogba still has a future at the club.

Speaking to Get French Football News, Scuro said : “It is a complicated topic because we have a lot of respect for Paul, for the person he is. Since he arrived, he has been very positive.

“It is also true that, last year, the project didn’t work well because when we started with him in the summer, the expectations were very different to what happened.

“I think that we have to be fair with him, follow his preparation every week, how he will progress physically and technically and then it will be the manager’s decision.”

Scuro also refused to rule out Pogba leaving before the transfer window closes.

He added: “We have the summer to see what level we will see from Pogba. He could [leave at the end of the summer].

“With Paul, it has always been a very open and transparent relationship.

“If, at some point, the expectations of the player are different to the expectations of the club, we will have to speak to find a solution.

Pogba had hoped to force his way into the France World Cup team but it wasn’t to be Credit: Getty He was a key member of the French team that won the World Cup in 2018 Credit: Getty

“The performance will give all the answers that we need. Maybe he will stay, maybe he will leave.”

Pogba’s move to Monaco was viewed as the perfect opportunity to revive his career after one of the toughest periods of his life.

The World Cup winner became emotional when he signed for the club, describing his return to football as a “second chance” after what he called “a time of darkness”.

Speaking in 2024 after learning his ban had been reduced, Pogba said: “We went through hell. A time of darkness. But this is my second chance, I have to use it.”

Less than a year later, however, the former United and star is once again battling to keep his career on track.