French star Paul Pogba has returned to competition after more than two years of absence, as he was called up to play with his new team Monaco in their match against Rennes in the French league.

The midfielder's last professional appearance was in September 2023 with Juventus, before facing a suspension due to doping.

Amidst a state of anticipation, football fans around the world will closely follow Pogba's performance to see if he can regain his previous form after this long period of inactivity.

Pogba, who joined Monaco on a free transfer last June, signed a two-year contract with the club. His original four-year suspension was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Although the suspension period ended in March 2025, his return was delayed due to fitness issues and a minor ankle injury he sustained during the preseason preparations.

Monaco, currently sixth in the French league standings, hopes that Pogba will bring experience, leadership, and creativity to the team.

The significance of Pogba's return to his team Monaco goes beyond that, as he also aims to return to the French national team and participate in the 2026 World Cup.