Pogba’s Prospective Monaco Debut After Ban…

Paul Pogba, the once Manchester United magician, is inching closer to a dramatic return with AS Monaco in the Champions League. It’s been almost two years since the 91-cap French star strutted in professional football like a flamingo on a catwalk, following a reduced ban for a banned substance. While Pogba had been clubless since his Juventus exit in November 2024, he’s now set to charm Monaco fans, having signed a two-year deal. Despite not playing yet, Monaco has slyly added him to their Champions League squad, perhaps expecting him to save goals like a fireman at a water balloon fight!

Monaco’s imminent kick-off in the Champions League at Club Brugge on September 18 has tongues wagging. They’re slated to face the likes of Manchester City and even Pogba’s old pals, Juventus. Monaco’s executives, with poker faces, have set a return estimate around October. By then, Pogba might surprise City in early Champions League play, marking his grand return like an unexpected dance-off in a library. Stay tuned with Manchester Evening News—follow our newsletters or podcasts for updates delivered faster than a hyperactive squirrel!