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Paul Pogba set to have contract torn up as injured ex-Man Utd star searches for new club Paul Pogba is now understood to be on the lookout for a new team, despite reports claiming the ex-Manchester United midfielder was offered a deal Ex-Manchester United ace Paul Pogba is on the verge of having his contract torn up by Monaco. Last summer, he signed a two-year contract with the European heavyweights. However, he may be set for a several month long absence after suffering a hamstring injury during Monaco's recent pre-season tour at St George's Park. It's a huge setback for the World Cup winner, having been handed a four-year ban in February 2024, only for it to be successfully appealed and reduced to 18 months. Last season, he made six appearances for Monaco and was also in the squad for their recent 3-2 pre-season friendly victory over Liverpool. Now it's being reported the deal may be cancelled. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page The Athletic understands both club and player are in talks about having his contract mutually terminated. Last summer, he put pen to paper on a two-year deal, before going on to make his first football appearance for 26 months the following November. In total, Pogba has featured just six times for Monaco, with all of those performances coming in Ligue 1 last season. He was also present at Anfield for his side's 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. However, he has been absent throughout Monaco's pre-season due to fitness concerns, and with contract termination talks ongoing, his future at the club looks increasingly uncertain, reports the Manchester Evening News. Last month, Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro cast doubt over Pogba's future, suggesting he could depart this summer. "Maybe he'll leave, yes, maybe he'll stay here, yes," Scuro told a news conference. "That's [Pogba's future] a very complicated subject because we have a lot of respect for Paul. For the person first of all. "When he first arrived here he was very positive, he worked, he helped the young players. But the truth is that the project didn't go well last season. When we started this project during the summer, the expectations that we had were different to what happened. "I think now, we must be fair to him, look at his preparation every week, to see how he has progressed, his physical level, his technical level. And after, that will be a decision for the coach. If the coach decides to give him game time or not. That depends completely on performances. We have the summer to see what Paul's level will be. "With Paul, the relationship has always been open, transparent. If, at a certain time, the player's objectives and the club's are different, we have to talk and find a solution. Performance will give all the answers we need." Pogba, who rose through the academy at United, returned to Old Trafford for £89.3million in 2016 following a stint at Juventus. He subsequently became a key player for Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer throughout his six-year second spell with the Reds, racking up more than 200 appearances along the way. However, Pogba would eventually depart United for a second time in 2022 when his contract ran out, subsequently rejoining Juventus. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Official premium experiences available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.