Pape Cabral set to sign new deal with AS Monaco until 2031
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The club-trained midfielder is set to extend his contract to 2031, stepping up as a key figure following the sale of Aladji Bamba to Newcastle.
AS Monaco are closing in on a contract extension for Pape Cabral, the midfielder who came through the club's academy, with the new deal expected to run until 2031. The move represents a significant show of faith in a player who has developed entirely within the Monegasque system.
The timing is directly linked to the departure of Aladji Bamba, whose transfer to Newcastle United was confirmed on Friday 24 July. With Bamba's exit creating space in the midfield hierarchy, Cabral is now expected to take on a more prominent role in the squad under Monaco's technical staff.
For a club that has long invested in youth development alongside high-profile recruitment, tying down a homegrown talent on a long-term deal aligns with the broader strategy of building from within while remaining competitive at the top level of Ligue 1.