News Focus
- Paul Pogba has featured in only six matches since returning to the pitch
- The 33-year-old Frenchman has battled persistent knee swelling and muscular issues
- Monaco’s former assistant manager confirms the midfielder will likely remain at the club
- The former Manchester United star still has one year left on his current deal
- Club officials were reportedly surprised by Pogba’s recent social media hints about staying
Former AS Monaco assistant boss Damien Perrinelle has dismissed speculation surrounding Paul Pogba’s future at the Ligue 1 side. The French World Cup winner has endured a deeply frustrating campaign due to ongoing fitness problems.
Pogba, aged 33, has managed just six appearances for the Principality club this term. He has started only one match and accumulated a mere 115 minutes of football. These limited minutes fall well below the standards expected of the former Juventus star.
Earlier this season, Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro raised serious concerns about the player’s long-term prospects. He suggested that significant improvements were necessary for Pogba to remain at the Stade Louis II beyond the summer.
Medical reports from Nice-Matin indicate that the midfielder suffers from regular knee swelling. This condition has triggered a series of muscular injuries as his body compensates for the underlying weakness.
Despite these setbacks, Pogba recently hinted at remaining in France next season through a social media update. This statement caught some club staff off guard, as formal discussions about his future have not yet commenced.
Perrinelle, who departed Monaco at the season’s end, offered a more optimistic view. He revealed that the midfielder’s performances showed marked improvement during the closing weeks of the campaign. The coach expressed confidence that Pogba will honour the second year of his two-year agreement.