‘I’m relieved to be back playing football’ – Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba opens up on long-awaited return

Paul Pogba (32) made his long-awaited return to professional football in coming off the AS Monaco bench for a 10-minute cameo at Rennes’ Roazhon Park. The 2018 World Cup winner took to the pitch for the first time since September 3, 2023. AS Monaco conceded a heavy away defeat to Habib Beye’s Bretons, who ran riot with Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Mahdi Camara, Breel Embolo and Ludovic Blas on the scoresheet. Mika Biereth reduced the deficit deep in injury time.

Pogba shared his relief to…