PSG finally announces that Thomas Tuchel has been sacked, SIX DAYS after telling his boss to pack his bags and after an “in-depth analysis” of the club … with Mauricio Pochettino waiting to take over
- Thomas Tuchel was sacked by Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain last Wednesday
- The reigning French champions are in third place after a mixed start to the campaign
- Tuchel had also guided PSG to the Champions League final just four months ago
- His dismissal was finally confirmed in a statement released by the club on Tuesday
Paris Saint-Germain have finally confirmed the resignation of Thomas Tuchel almost a week after dropping the ax on his former coach.
Tuchel was removed from his role just four months after leading the Ligue 1 giants to the Champions League final and is expected to be imminently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.
The 47-year-old left hours after a strong win against Strasbourg on Wednesday and has won consecutive league titles, as well as the French Cup and League Cup trophies.
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the resignation of Thomas Tuchel almost a week after it was destroyed
Mauricio Pochettino will replace Tuchel shortly after holding talks with the club last week
The club announced on Tuesday in a brief statement that, after an “in-depth analysis” of its current state, Tuchel was fired.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “I want to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for everything they brought to the club.
‘Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into their work and of course we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish you all the best for your future.
Tuchel was sacked just four months after leading PSG to last season’s Champions League final
A statement released by PSG on Tuesday says Tuchel was removed after an “in-depth analysis”
It appears that the process to secure Tuchel’s successor took a few days to be told that former Tottenham boss Pochettino had already signed his contract with the club.
Sports mail He reported shortly after Tuchel’s departure that discussions had taken place between Pochettino and PSG.
The role would be his first since leaving North London, despite often being linked with the Barcelona seat, Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months.
Pochettino, 48, will take over at the club where he made 95 appearances over two memorable seasons.
Pochettino is expected to be confirmed imminently as Tuchel’s successor in the French capital
Tuchel endured a mixed start to the season, his third at the helm at Princes Park, with PSG having lost four of their 17 league games so far.
The reigning French champions are one point away from the top spot, with Lyon and Lille having both suffered defeat only once this year, currently at the top.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel took charge of a total of 127 games for PSG, winning 95. His winning percentage stands at an impressive 74%.
PSG led their Champions League group ahead of RB Leipzig and Manchester United, and will face Barcelona in the round of 16.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (left) praised Tuchel’s “energy and passion” in statement
Tuchel reached an agreement with the club to leave with immediate effect. It is understood that the move cost them £ 5.4 million.
Sky Germany claimed that sporting director Leonardo made the decision hours after seeing the demolition of Strasbourg by PSG.
According to reports, former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri was the first option to take over, although Le Parisiens claimed that PSG could not match their salary demands.