Paul Pogba's Football Future Hangs in Balance as Monaco Moves to Terminate Contract

French football star Paul Pogba time at AS Monaco is set to end abruptly, with the club moving to terminate his contract by mutual agreement following yet another injury setback. The midfielder, 33, suffered a fresh left thigh injury during a training session on Tuesday, August 11, at St George's Park, further highlighting his ongoing fitness struggles. Monaco's management reportedly wants to finalize the contract termination before September 1, making Pogba a free agent. This development comes after a turbulent period for the World Cup winner, who only returned to competitive football in March 2025 after an 18-month doping ban was reduced on appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. His return to Ligue 1 with Monaco in June 2025 was plagued by injuries, limiting him to just six appearances and around 115-119 minutes last season, with only 45 minutes in pre-season friendlies this summer. His glittering career, which includes multiple Serie A titles with Juventus, League Cup and Europa League wins with Manchester United, and scoring in the 2018 World Cup final for France, now faces serious questions. As negotiations for his departure proceed, Pogba's future remains uncertain. While reports suggest interest from MLS clubs like DC United and Inter Miami, the financial realities and MLS 'Discovery List' rules could pose challenges. Pogba has reportedly expressed a desire to continue playing at a top European club and even feature in the 2026 World Cup, but his consistent injury woes cast a long shadow over these ambitions, leaving many to wonder if retirement is on the cards.