AS Monaco is moving to terminate the contract of 33-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba. According to reports from Nice-Matin, which have been corroborated by multiple other outlets, the club notified the player several weeks ago of their intention to conclude their professional arrangement ahead of schedule. As part of the termination process, the club is reportedly seeking a financial settlement with the former Manchester United star and plans to pay out any outstanding wages owed to him.
Pogba, a 2018 World Cup winner, joined the club last summer on a free transfer following the conclusion of his doping ban. His return to professional football proved difficult, as he struggled significantly with his fitness throughout the campaign. Over the course of the season, Pogba managed only six appearances for the team, accumulating a total of just 105 minutes of play.
The situation comes as a surprise to many, particularly after Pogba took to social media earlier this summer to express his intention to remain with the club for the upcoming season, noting at the time that formal discussions regarding his future had not yet commenced. Despite that public declaration, it is now clear that the Frenchman will not continue his professional career in the Principality.
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