​Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba once again finds himself facing uncertainty about his playing future. The French midfielder rose through Manchester United’s academy, but after making only seven senior appearances, he left for Juventus in 2012. He staged a remarkable return to the club in 2016, spending six years at Old Trafford before departing again in 2022 to rejoin Juventus.
Pogba’s career has been marred by a drug ban that initially stretched to four years; after an appeal, the suspension was reduced to 18 months, and he signed for AS Monaco last summer. However, injuries and fitness problems have continued to hinder him, restricting him to six appearances and a mere 115 minutes of action across the entire season.
AS Monaco’s chief executive, Thiago Scuro, suggested Pogba’s future at the club might not extend into the second year of his two-year contract. Speaking to Get Football News France, Scuro acknowledged the complexity of the situation. He said he holds Pogba in high regard as a person and noted that, since his arrival, Pogba has brought a positive attitude. Yet, he added that last season’s project did not pan out as expected, with initial summer ambitions differing markedly from what actually unfolded.
Scuro emphasised the need to be fair to Pogba, monitoring his weekly preparation and his physical and technical progression, with the final call resting with the manager. New Monaco boss Filipe Luis is set to discuss Pogba’s future with him in the coming days.
“We have the summer to assess what level Pogba will reach,” Scuro stated. “He could leave at the end of the transfer window. Our relationship with Paul has always been open and transparent. If the player’s expectations diverge from those of the club, we will need to sit down and find a solution. The performance will provide all the answers we need. Perhaps he will stay; perhaps he will leave.”
Monaco are scheduled to play AS Saint-Priest in eight days’ time, their first pre-season fixture of the year.