Paul Pogba has slashed the asking price of his five-bedroom Cheshire mansion, complete with an indoor football pitch, as the former Manchester United midfielder parts ways with AS Monaco.
Pogba has cut £450,000 off the original £3.95million asking price after struggling to find a buyer for the property. The price was reduced to £3.5million earlier this month.
The 33-year-old first put the mansion on the market in 2024, two years after leaving Manchester United following six years back at the club, hoping to secure a £1million profit on the sale.
Property history
Pogba bought the secluded, security-gated mansion in a cut-price deal in 2017, a year after his then record-breaking £89million return to Old Trafford from Juventus.
He oversaw major renovations to the house, installing what has been described as a "unique" indoor football pitch and a cinema room, and redesigning the open-plan living area, kitchen and bedrooms.
The 7,402-sq-ft property, in one of Cheshire's most affluent areas, also has a gym and treatment room, though it no longer has a swimming pool or sauna.
In 2022, the house was burgled while Pogba's two children were asleep in their bedrooms as he played for United against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Pogba said at the time that it was his "family's worst nightmare" and that the intruders, who were inside for less than five minutes, stole their "sense of safety and security."
Monaco contract terminated
Pogba is currently without a club after his contract with Monaco was terminated a year early following a series of pre-season injuries.
He had been trying to revive his career following an 18-month doping ban but featured in just six games last season while earning £44,000 a week in the principality.
Monaco confirmed on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached with Pogba to end his contract early, praising his "unwavering determination" and "utmost professionalism" during his time there.
"Having jointly concluded that the objectives initially set were only partially achieved, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have decided, ahead of the first match of the new season, to bring an end to the contract that was due to run until June 2027," the club said in a statement.
"The Club would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner for the trust he placed in the institution and for the utmost professionalism he demonstrated throughout his time in Monaco," the statement continued.
"During his spell in AS Monaco colours, Paul displayed a remarkable mindset, unwavering determination and the highest standards at every moment. Through all his efforts, he was able to return to top-level competition after a long period away from the game, while also sharing his experience and expertise with the first-team squad. AS Monaco sincerely thanks to Paul and wishes him every success in the future."
What comes next
Daily Mail Sport understands Pogba was offered to MLS clubs last week as he seeks his next move in the sport.
Pogba was cleared to return to football in March 2025 after having a four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months on appeal. He had already left Juventus after that contract was terminated by mutual consent in November 2024.
The Frenchman was emotional when he signed for Monaco, describing his comeback as a second chance after what he called "a time of darkness." He told Daily Mail Sport in 2024 that he discovered the news of his reduced ban while preparing for a film premiere, adding: "We went through hell. A time of darkness. But this is my second chance, I have to use it."
Pogba enjoyed two spells at Manchester United and made over 230 appearances for the club, scoring 39 times and providing 51 assists.
