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- Paul Pogba has played only 115 minutes for AS Monaco this season
- The French midfielder signed a two-year contract last summer
- Club owner Dmitry Rybolovlev pushed for his signing, not the CEO
- New coach Filipe Luis arrives as Pogba faces an uncertain role
- Talks about his future will happen this summer
Paul Pogba’s first year at AS Monaco has disappointed fans. The 33-year-old midfielder has spent most of the season on the sidelines. He has made only six appearances in Ligue 1. He started just one match. His total playing time is only 115 minutes.
The French star joined the club last summer on a free transfer. He signed a two-year deal with the Principality side. However, injuries have ruined his campaign. Local newspaper Nice-Matin reports that his knee swells up often. This causes other muscle problems. His body compensates for the weak knee.
Thiago Scuro, the club’s CEO, spoke about the situation earlier this year. He said Pogba must play more minutes. If he did not, the club would discuss his future this summer. That conversation has not happened yet. The CEO’s comments suggest Pogba might leave before his contract ends.
The situation is complicated. Club owner Dmitry Rybolovlev wanted to sign Pogba. The CEO did not lead this transfer. The owner also pushed for Pogba to start against FC Metz late in the season. This shows the owner still supports the player.
Pogba posted on social media recently. He hinted he wants to stay next season. This message surprised some people at the club. They have not held talks about his future yet.
AS Monaco have appointed Filipe Luis as their new manager. It is unclear what role Pogba will have under the new boss. It is also unclear if he can stay fit enough to play. His future at the club remains doubtful.