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Kylian Mbappe sends special message to Paul Pogba as France team-mate closes in on Monaco transfer

<p>Once regarded as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation, Pogba has not played competitively for a very long time. His last stint was with Juventus, but his time in Turin came to an abrupt end after his doping ban was reduced to 18 months on appeal. The former Manchester United midfielder is now set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/paul-pogba-agrees-transfer-champions-league-club-ex-man-utd-star-significant-financial-sacrifices-return-football/bltc37ce0fdc32fed13#csfe5582f74d9e6e20" target="_blank">feature in Ligue 1 with Monaco </a>and will also get to play in the Champions League next season with the French outfit.</p><p></p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mbappe shared an image of Pogba on Instagram in Monaco gear and wrote: "Pogback. Daghe Munegu" - a rallying cry in the local Monegasque dialect meaning "Let’s go, Monaco."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🚨✍️ Kylian Mbappé qui VALIDE (et confirme 👀) la signature de Paul Pogba à l’AS Monaco 🇲🇨 en story Insta ! <a href="https://t.co/zH4KsyK1Qn">pic.twitter.com/zH4KsyK1Qn</a></p>— Free FOOT (@FreeFoot) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreeFoot/status/1937667332027089377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MBAPPE SAID

<p>Over the past few months, Pogba has been based in Florida, focusing intensely on regaining match readiness while awaiting clearance to resume his career. Moreover, the midfielder, who once commanded a hefty wage at both Manchester United and Juventus, is believed to have made substantial financial concessions to facilitate the move to Monaco.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Didier Deschamps will be watching closely to see how Pogba fares in Ligue 1 and whether a return to consistent form could open the door to future international call-ups, given the 2026 World Cup is looming large. Though he hasn’t played a competitive match in almost two years, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/paul-pogba-transfer-saga-new-club-challenges-monaco-signing-man-utd-juventus-midfielder/blt728b7df2269e7616" target="_blank">Pogba’s determination and training efforts</a> have convinced Monaco that he still has plenty to offer France and Europe's top-flight.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?

Kylian Mbappe sends special message to Paul Pogba as France team-mate closes in on Monaco transfer | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe had a special message for Paul Pogba as his France team-mate closes in on a transfer to Monaco.