PSG Sack Mauricio Pochettino, Announce Appointments Of New Coach

PSG have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino following months of speculation surrounding his future after failing to win the Uefa Champions League.

The former Tottenham boss won Ligue 1 but failed to deliver the Champions League trophy the club craves, despite having an all-star line-up featuring Neymar, Lionel Messi and Mbappe.

In a 35-word Twitter statement on Tuesday, the French giants said: ‘Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club. The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future.’

Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the Club.

The Club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/Y7ef0qVLVh

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 5, 2022

Meanwhile Christophe Galtier has been confirmed as Pochettino’s replacement. Galtier was most recently the manager of Nice.

PSG called a press conference for Tuesday afternoon, where his appointment was confirmed and he has signed a contract running until 2024.

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Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that Christophe Galtier has been appointed as first team head coach.

❤️💙 #ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/iE0zJ1nz8c

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 5, 2022

Pochettino joined the French giants in January 2021 on an 18-month contract to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel.