Returning to the competition after 26 months! L Equipe: Pogba is about to return and he needs to adapt to the rhythm as soon as possible

According to L'Equipe, Pogba is expected to return in Monaco's away game against Rennes this week. ​

Pogba originally planned to return in October against Angers, but it was postponed due to muscle problems. His subsequent return plan against Paris FC was postponed again due to an ankle injury during training.

He signed a two-year contract with Monaco on June 28, 2025, with a monthly salary of approximately 320,000 euros before tax, which is approximately half of his time at Juventus. During the ban, his monthly salary at Juventus was significantly reduced from 700,000 euros to 2,000 euros. The original contract was until 2026, but it was terminated early at the end of November 2024. ​

Monaco has equipped Pogba with a dedicated driver to transport him to training, and he also has a private box at the Louis II Stadium. Pogba quickly integrated into the locker room and has a close relationship with Fati, Zakaria, Dier and others. ​

In preparation for his comeback, Pogba conducted five months of special reconstruction training under the guidance of Monaco's chief physical therapist Jerome Palestri.

Physical fitness expert Alexander Dral pointed out that Pogba's biggest challenge is not "quantitative" indicators such as endurance or maximum aerobic speed, but lies in the "qualitative" level, that is, how to continuously complete explosive movements and adapt to the rhythm of the game while maintaining technical clarity. He emphasized that the only risk was "giving him too much playing time too early."