Paul Pogba excited to do what he has 'never done' before with new club Monaco, ex-Man Utd player could join him

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has spoken out on his new deal with Monaco.

After winning the World Cup in 2018, Paul Pogba has become one of football’s forgotten figures. During the past three seasons since leaving Manchester United on a free transfer in 2022, Pogba has barely played.

Now he is back in football after his ban for failing a drugs test was reduced to just 18 months.

He has signed a deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco, where he will earn just one-fifth of the contract he was on at Manchester United.

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Pogba excited about Monaco move

Pogba could have earned more with a move to the Saudi Pro League, but the chance to play for Monaco has a special attraction for the former Manchester United midfielder.

Pogba began his career with French side Le Havre, before leaving to join Manchester United’s academy, where he went on to win the FA Youth Cup, and later make his first team debut.

He infamously quit United in 2012 for Juventus, before Manchester United re-signed him in 2016 for a still-standing club record £89 million.

14 years after making his professional debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011, Pogba has only played for two teams, Manchester United and Juventus – despite his attempts to land a move to Real Madrid.

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And this means that Pogba has never played club football in his French homeland, something he is now determined to rectify.

Speaking to RMC, Pogba explained his decision: “I’m excited. It’s true that I’ve never played in Ligue 1. Ligue 1 has always been a league I’ve respected, with a lot of great players and players with high potential.

“I think the best talent in the world today comes from France. Coming to play in this league is a pleasure and an honor for me.”

Pogba has aspirations to earn a spot in France’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, and playing in his homeland gives him a chance, providing he can stay fit and re-discover his form.

One ex-Man Utd player tipped to join Pogba

One former Manchester United player is being tipped as a possible teammate for Paul Pogba at Monaco.

Onze Mondial reports former United loanee Sergio Reguilon is a potential addition at left-back, with Caio Henrique potentially moving on.

Reguilon is finally a free agent after his Tottenham contract ran down. He played for United in 2023, and did not cross over with Paul Pogba.

And if the free agent market is one where Monaco are keen to look, don’t rule out a move for Pogba’s former United teammate Eric Bailly.

Bailly has just been released by Spanish side Villarreal and is on the lookout for a new club. He has already played in France previously, on loan with Marseille.

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