It was perhaps not the period that many Manchester United fans expected from Paul Pogba during his second spell at the club. Pogba arrived for a then world record fee of £89 million after an impressive spell at Serie A side Juventus.
Manchester United’s recruitment team have spent the opening weeks of the winter window exploring creative ways to strengthen the squad, and conversations at Carrington have increasingly turned towards how elite players shape their careers once they leave Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes was quick to respond after Paul Pogba finally returned to competitive football, ending a 26-month spell on the sidelines due to bans and injuries.
Manchester United fans have seen plenty of footballers come and go over the years, but very few have carried the same mix of brilliance, drama and emotion as the midfielder who once ruled Old Trafford.
Former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba made his return to competitive football today for AS Monaco, 811 days since his last appearance. The 32-year-old came off the bench as a substitute this evening in his team’s 4-1 Ligue 1 defeat away to Stade Rennes, replacing Mamadou Coulibaly at the 85th minute.
It feels like two minutes ago when Paul Pogba was dancing in a video with Stormzy after making his return to Manchester United in 2016. The France international arrived at United under manager Jose Mourinho for a fee of £89 million, a world record at the time.
The international break has brought no shortage of noise across Europe as clubs prepare for the final sprint before the winter schedule intensifies. Manchester United, like many of Europe’s giants, have spent the last fortnight monitoring the physical condition of current stars and several long-term targets as domestic football gets set to resume.
Paul Pogba was so out of shape after Juventus cut him loose that he ‘weighed up to 98kg,’ revealed his brother, as the AS Monaco midfielder prepares to face his old club.
Juventus will face a tough start to their Champions League campaign, hosting Borussia Dortmund and visiting Villarreal, and Real Madrid in the first three games while the meeting with Paul Pogba’s Monaco is scheduled for January 2026.
Juventus will go up against former midfielder Paul Pogba and his new teammates at Monaco, as well as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the upcoming Champions League league phase. The Champions League league phase draw is taking place on Thursday evening. You can follow the latest updates on the Football Italia liveblog.
Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea has admitted that he attempted to convince his former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to join him in Tuscany before
FC Barcelona have all but sealed a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a loan deal with an option to buy for around €30m. The English international is expected to be the latest addition to the squad under Hansi Flick.
Marcus Rashford joining FC Barcelona was not a move many expected ahead of the summer transfer window. Rashford leaving Manchester United was a wild idea a few years back, as he was seen as the future of the club.
After nearly two years without football, Paul Pogba is finally back. Not just in football but also in his home country, where it all began. The French midfielder, once the crown jewel of Manchester United and a World Cup winner with Les Bleus, has agreed to join Ligue 1 side AS Monaco on a two-year deal.
Manchester United are reportedly very close to snatching the services of young French teenager Enzo Kana-Biyik. The 18-year-old is a striker who is developing his game with the youth ranks of Le Havre.
Manchester United are considering making new additions to their midfield in the summer transfer window. Their struggles this season have been well documented and a big summer transfer window is needed in order to address some of the issues facing their squad.
Recent speculation linking Paul Pogba with a shock return to Manchester United has been firmly shut down, with the club having no plans to re-sign their former midfielder, according to reports.
Paul Pogba could make a return to top-level football when his ban expires in March 2024, and reports suggest he may still attract interest from elite clubs.
Manchester United supporters might soon see a familiar figure back at Carrington, as reports suggest Paul Pogba could train with the club due to his longstanding ties with the Red Devils.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes that Ruben Amorim would be willing to bring Paul Pogba back to the club. After 233 appearances over two spells, the Frenchman left Old Trafford under a grey cloud and most fans wouldn’t welcome him back as a result.
Juventus has officially ended their relationship with Paul Pogba, a decision that has been met with mixed reactions. While some fans recall his brilliance during his first stint with the Bianconeri, others understand the club’s position given the circumstances surrounding the Frenchman’s struggles in recent years.
Paul Pogba has bid an emotional farewell to Juventus supporters after the Bianconeri terminated his contract on Friday. In a heartwarming message, the Frenchman waved goodbye to Turin for the second time.
Juventus and Paul Pogba’s camp are reportedly engaged in talks regarding the termination of his contract at the Allianz Stadium, despite the reduction of his ban.
Juventus and Paul Pogba are reportedly in negotiations regarding a potential contract termination, with the club unwilling to grant the French midfielder another chance to prove his fitness and form.
French midfielder and 2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba is set to make a shocking return to football. Pogba’s four-year ban was reduced to just 18 months.