Paul Pogba Returns to Football with AS Monaco

French midfielder **Paul Pogba** is nearing his return to professional football after over two years away.

**Pogba** was handed a four-year suspension in **February 2024** after testing positive for **DHEA**.

The **Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)** reduced the ban to **18 months** following a successful appeal.

At 32, **Pogba** is seeking a fresh start in **Ligue 1** with **AS Monaco**, having joined as a free agent last June.

**AS Monaco** coach **Sebastien Pocognoli** expressed excitement about **Pogba's** possible return.

**Pocognoli** urged patience, stating "**So far, everything is going well. I hope he’ll be back in the squad soon**."

The Belgian manager does not expect to see the same **Pogba** who once dominated at the highest level.

**Pogba** will bring leadership, creativity, and experience to a team looking to climb back into the top tier of French football.

**AS Monaco** is currently **sixth in Ligue 1**.

**Pocognoli** believes **Pogba** can reach a high level with the team.

The return of **Paul Pogba** would be great news not only for **Monaco** but for French football as a whole.

**Pogba** appears ready to write a new chapter in his career-with the Principality as the stage for his redemption.

**Pogba's** last official match was in **September 2023**.