MONACO (AP) — Former midfield star paul pogba He has been named in the squad for the trip to Ligue 1 rivals Rennes and could make his Monaco debut on Saturday.
The 32-year-old Frenchman was once one of Europe’s best scoring midfielders, but injuries, off-field problems and team breakdowns derailed his career and he hasn’t played in more than two years. Doping prohibited.
Pogba recently overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training in Monaco during the international break.
He signed a two-year contract with Monaco during the off-season to restart his career.
midfield dynamo
At his peak, Pogba was a dynamic, technically strong and creative central midfielder with an eye for goal.
He scored in the 2018 World Cup final, when France defeated Croatia 4-2, and has played since. 91 times For France.
In 2016, Pogba became the most expensive footballer in history at the time. returned to Manchester United He was acquired from Juventus for a transfer fee of 105 million euros ($116 million).
He won four Serie A titles with Juventus and won the Europa League with United in 2017.
held at gunpoint
Last year, Pogba’s brother Mathias Pogba was found guilty at the Paris Criminal Court. Extortion/kidnapping case.
A judge ordered Matthias and five others to stand trial after investigating whether Paul was the target of extortion by Matthias and a childhood friend in 2022.
Five others demanded 13 million euros ($13.6 million) from Paul, who was held at gunpoint by hooded men in March 2022. The defendants repeatedly threatened Paul, claiming that he should have supported them after he became an international soccer star. ___
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