As expected, Mauricio Pochettino succeeds Thomas Tuchel as coach of the French champions Paris St. Germain. As PSG announced on Saturday, the Argentine has signed a contract until summer 2022 with the option for another year.
Pochettino, who worked as team manager for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League until 2019, is no stranger to Paris. The 48-year-old played for PSG between 2001 and 2003. Pochettino will conduct his first training session on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino raves about fantastic potential
“I am very happy and honored to be the new coach of Paris St. Germain,” said Pochettino after signing his contract. The club has “always had a special place in my heart,” added the coach, looking forward to it the collaboration with Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Co .: “This team has fantastic potential.”
PSG boss: Mauricio Pochettino fits perfectly
President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “I am proud that our former captain is returning to Paris St. Germain as the club has always been his home. The return of Mauricio Pochettino fits perfectly with our ambitions. “
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On Christmas Eve, Tuchel’s expulsion from the Champions League finalists became public, and the club only officially announced the separation five days later. Pochettino was immediately traded as the top candidate for the successor.
PSG in the Champions League round of 16 against Barcelona
This season, PSG are currently third in Ligue 1, one point behind Olympique Lyon and OSC Lille. Paris will face FC Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 in February.
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