Paul Pogba has not retired and is currently a free agent after AS Monaco and the midfielder ended his contract by mutual agreement in August. His immediate priority is recovering from a left-thigh injury, rebuilding fitness and pursuing another club opportunity; reports of MLS interest remain exploratory rather than evidence of an agreed move.
What is confirmed
Pogba signed a two-year Monaco contract in June 2025, scheduled to run until June 2027, but the parties terminated it before the 2026–27 campaign. Monaco said their original objectives had been only “partially achieved,” while thanking the 2018 World Cup winner for his professionalism.
His comeback in France was severely limited. Pogba made six first-team appearances for Monaco, logged 115 minutes and started only once: a 58-minute display in the 2–1 win at Metz on May 2.
He is recovering from a thigh/hamstring problem sustained during Monaco’s preseason camp in England after returning from a knee issue. Reporting indicates the injury could keep him out for months, but no independently confirmed return date has been announced.
Career intentions
The available reporting says Pogba is remaining in the Monaco area, using his proximity to the club’s facilities while completing his rehabilitation. He is reportedly determined to continue playing rather than considering retirement.
That is a meaningful distinction: the contract termination made him available to sign elsewhere, but it did not mean he was immediately fit to contribute. Any prospective club will likely assess his thigh recovery, match fitness and ability to withstand a consistent playing schedule before offering terms.
MLS situation
MLS is a plausible future destination and clubs have been reported as monitoring his situation, but there is no confirmed MLS offer, club-specific agreement or transfer timetable in the sources available. Saudi Pro League interest has also been mentioned in secondary reporting.
Pogba’s next move will therefore depend less on name recognition than on a successful rehabilitation. At 33, he remains a World Cup winner with elite experience from Juventus, Manchester United and France, but his recent record—six matches and 115 minutes in 2025–26—means a return to regular high-level football will require tangible fitness evidence.
