Monaco central midfielder Paul Pogba emotionally penned his feelings on coming back to play football for his after more than two years leave from doping ban.

In his words after his debut match on X: “Last night was unforgettable.

“Stepping back onto the pitch after two years away meant more to me than I can express. To the fans, thank you for the love, the energy, and the belief.

“To everyone who stood behind me, supported me, and pushed me through every moment of this journey, I’m deeply grateful. This debut wasn’t just mine…

“it belonged to all of you who never stopped supporting me.’ He appreciated

Pogba received a four-year ban in February 2024 after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, which boosts testosterone levels. The suspension was cut to 18 months after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

He described his emotional Monaco debut as a moment of relief and gratitude: “Seeing the crowd rise and applaud, I never imagined that would happen,” Pogba told reporters.

“I’m relieved to be playing football again, the thing I love most in the world.

“But there’s still work to do to get back to full fitness and be able to play 90 minutes… If I don’t perform well at Monaco, I can forget about the French national team.

“I believe in myself and in my qualities, and since I knew I had done nothing wrong and it was not my fault, I never lost hope.” He added