India, June 29 -- After over three years without professional football, French midfielder Paul Pogba has made the climb back to the top level of the sport, as he joins Ligue 1 club AS Monaco after signing a two-year contract in the Principality. One of the most talented players of the last decade, Pogba returns after missing a significant portion of his prime - a fact that made him extremely emotional, leaving him in a flood of tears while signing his contract.

Now at 32 years old and not having played consistent football since he was 28 years old, it is clear to see why the former Manchester United star's emotions caught up with him. "Thank you for your confidence in me," said Pogba in a video shared by the Monaco social media handles....