French superstar Paul Pogba is officially set for a sensational return to competitive football this weekend after 26 months on the sidelines.
AS Monaco have confirmed that the 32-year-old midfielder is back in full team training and will be available for selection in Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash against Rennes.
The news marks a major milestone for Pogba, who has been out due to a combination of injury setbacks and a lengthy doping suspension.
According to L’Équipe, Pogba has now fully recovered physically and has impressed in recent training sessions, displaying sharpness, confidence, and a strong determination to revive his career.
His reinstatement into the matchday squad is expected to generate huge excitement among Monaco fans and the wider football world, who have waited more than two years to see the 2018 World Cup winner back on the pitch.
Pogba’s doping ban, which sidelined him during what should have been his peak years, had cast doubt on whether he would return to top-level football at all.
However, the midfielder has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, undergoing intensive rehabilitation, personal fitness programmes, and technical reintegration work with Monaco’s staff.
Club insiders say his attitude has been “exceptional,” with Pogba determined to prove he still belongs at the highest level.
His comeback comes at a crucial time for Monaco, who are seeking to strengthen their midfield presence as they push for a strong finish in Ligue 1.
Pogba’s experience, creativity, and leadership could offer Arne’s Slot squad an invaluable boost as the season intensifies.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting Saturday’s fixture, where Pogba could make his long-awaited return to competitive action.
Whether he starts or comes off the bench, his presence alone is expected to electrify the atmosphere.
After 26 months of uncertainty, setbacks, and doubts, Paul Pogba is finally back—and ready to write a new chapter in his storied career.
By Newshub