Mbappé Backs Pogba as Former Manchester United Star Seals Two-Year Monaco Return

Kylian Mbappé has fired a supportive shot across the bow for teammate Paul Pogba, as the former Manchester United and Juventus midfield maestro prepares to reignite his career with AS Monaco. The French forward took to Instagram on June 26, 2025, to post a succinct message: “Pogback. Daghe Munegu”—loosely translating to “Let’s go, Monaco”—in a show of solidarity.

Pogba, 32, officially agreed to a two-year deal with Monaco, spanning from June 2025 through June 2027, completing a long-awaited return to domestic football. He will shortly undergo a medical, finalizing what many believe could be a career-defining move.

The Ligue 1 transfer carries profound symbolic weight; this marks Pogba’s first-ever professional stint in French club football. Despite being capped 91 times for France and maintaining prominence in European competitions, he has never represented a domestic Ligue 1 side until now.

Following an 18-month doping suspension—initially four years for DHEA before reduction by CAS—Pogba has been eligible to return since March 2025. His Juventus contract was mutually terminated in November 2024, ending a turbulent chapter marred by form issues and injuries.

Monaco beat out interest from MLS and Saudi clubs to secure Pogba on a reduced wage, signaling a bold gamble on both his fitness and leadership potential. The move follows extensive negotiations in early June, with Pogba reportedly making “significant financial sacrifices” for the opportunity.

Mbappé’s public backing underscores a powerful show of national unity. With both players starring in France’s 2018 World Cup-winning squad, the prospect of reuniting on club terms excites fans and may signal a resurgence for Monaco—fresh off Champions League qualification .

Fully fit and motivated, Pogba’s Monaco chapter offers a dual chance: to rekindle his domestic reputation in France and to earn consideration for Didier Deschamps’ Euro 2026 roster. Mbappé’s rallying cry suggests Pogba’s grand comeback may begin not in the Premier League or Serie A— but in the glitz of the French Riviera.