Pogba Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of His Struggles: Considered Retirement
Paul Pogba revealed touching details about the toughest periods he has gone through during his career in an extensive interview with his former French national team colleague Adil Rami. He spoke candidly about recurring injuries, the idea of retirement, and his current return with Monaco after leaving Juventus.
Pogba said that he has felt a significant physical improvement since arriving in Monaco, confirming that the coaching and medical staff prepared a special program for him to gradually regain his fitness. He explained that the issue was not only the major injuries but also the small, recurring pains that would return every short period, which caused him to experience a state of constant frustration over the past years.
The French star admitted that the idea of retirement had indeed crossed his mind due to frequent physical setbacks, noting that his family played a significant role in preventing him from giving up. He added that returning to the field once again gave him the feeling that he had overcome a very difficult phase in his life, especially after recently starting for Monaco against Metz in the French league.
Pogba also touched on his future and the possibility of participating with the French national team in the 2026 World Cup, affirming that he still has the ambition and desire to return to the highest levels, despite all the difficult circumstances he has faced during his recent period with Juventus.
Pogba said that he has felt a significant physical improvement since arriving in Monaco, confirming that the coaching and medical staff prepared a special program for him to gradually regain his fitness. He explained that the issue was not only the major injuries but also the small, recurring pains that would return every short period, which caused him to experience a state of constant frustration over the past years.
The French star admitted that the idea of retirement had indeed crossed his mind due to frequent physical setbacks, noting that his family played a significant role in preventing him from giving up. He added that returning to the field once again gave him the feeling that he had overcome a very difficult phase in his life, especially after recently starting for Monaco against Metz in the French league.
Pogba also touched on his future and the possibility of participating with the French national team in the 2026 World Cup, affirming that he still has the ambition and desire to return to the highest levels, despite all the difficult circumstances he has faced during his recent period with Juventus.