The summer transfer window of 2025 is a busy time for AS Monaco when they have just introduced 3 new players. These are players who have become familiar with and become known to European football fans in recent years: Paul Pogba (free), Eric Dier ( Bayern Munich) and Ansu Fati (Barcelona).
Pogba's contract with Juventus was terminated in November 2024. Previously, this midfielder was sentenced to a 4-year ban for doping. This penalty was later reduced to 18 months, giving the former Man United star the opportunity to find a destination, thereby continuing to develop his career.
At his peak, Pogba was always one of the best midfielders in the world, equal to Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, ... However, the rebellion on the pitch and a few unprofessional actions behind the scenes caused Pogba's career to decline. Now in his 30s, there is not much time left and Pogba is forced to change everything.
Pogba's highest peak was in 2018 when he won the world championship with the French team. After 7 years, everything is gone, but for Pogboom, it is the biggest motivation for him to overcome difficulties during this period, to return to the peak he once had.
"At that time, I was 25, now I am 32 and have 3 children. Now, I just want to focus on my expertise on the pitch. I still like to dance, like to cut my hair, wear designer clothes, ... nothing has changed. I am still the Paul Pogba that everyone knows, but now I have a different determination, much greater than before for football.
Family is the motivation for me not to give up anything. I always like the scene where the children at home dance up to celebrate when I'm on the pitch" - Pogba shared.
At the AS Monaco debut last week, fans saw Pogba cry with emotion. This is rare for a crazy personality like him. Those tears showed what was most important for Pogba at the moment. He has thanked AS Monaco and now it is time to repay that favor.
"It's rare for people to see me cry. At that moment, many memories ran through my head. To be able to come back and get signed by a team is very meaningful, it shows how much the club trusted me.
I couldn't suppress my emotions. That was a moment of joy and also very important to me. The support from everyone here is wonderful. At AS Monaco, I have a good environment to regain my form. I am very passionate about the project here to soon return to the field, looking for the lost joys.
With the upcoming time and my own perseverance, I hope to return soon" - Pogba shared.
At AS Monaco, Pogba will have the opportunity to start regularly. In the French national team, if Pogba returns soon, he has a chance to win a starting position. Les Bleus' squad in the 2025 Nations League shows a clear imbalance between midfield and forward.
Didier Deschamps' midfield is currently not creative enough and the ability to keep the ball to balance the strength of the attack with too many stars. Therefore, once he returns to his form, Pogba will lead the team's midfield like in previous campaigns.
Therefore, the 2025-2026 season for Pogba will be very important. He must perform his best in Monaco in the hope of being called up to the 2026 World Cup.
AS Monaco's first match in Ligue-1 2025-2026 will be against Le Havre on August 17. This is a team where Pogba grew up as a young player, before joining Manchester United in 2008.
