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[Saba Sports News] Ligue 1 team Monaco has just completed a major signing, bringing in former Juventus star Paul Pogba as a free agent. The contract is for 2 years until June 2027. At the signing ceremony, Pogba was so moved that he shed tears, drawing attention from the public. He signed his name while holding back sobs, then crouched down with his head in his hands, and staff members immediately came to comfort him. Over the past two years, Pogba went from being a million-dollar football star to a “marginal figure” earning only 2,000 euros per month, and he also faced extortion by his brother and abuse from fans, suffering both financial and reputational damage. Signing with Monaco means he has finally ended his period without a club and has a chance to revive his career, so his tears were a release of the hardships and struggles he endured. It is considered a risky move for Monaco to sign Pogba after his long absence from the game, but with his rich experience in top leagues and his status as a world-class midfielder, if he can regain his form, he will add significant strength to Monaco’s midfield.