Mauricio Pochettino will try to win the C1 with PSG. – Hassan Ammar / AP / SIPA
The PSG formalized this Saturday, as widely expected, the appointment of the Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino who succeeds the German Thomas Tüchel , whose departure was confirmed at the beginning of the week. “The Argentine coach signed a contract until 20 June 2022, plus an optional year ”,
indicated on his website the reigning French champion .
“This club has always kept a special place in my heart”
Pochettino, free since his dismissal from Tottenham in November 2003, must lead his first training on Sunday, for the resumption after less than two weeks of truce. “I am extremely happy and honored to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain,” he said, quoted in the press release from his new club.
Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as coach. The Argentine coach signed a contract until 20 June 2022, plus an optional year. – Paris Saint-Germain ( @PSG_inside) January 2, 2021
“As you know, this club has always kept a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of it, especially of the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I come back to the club today with a lot of ambition and humility, while also being very eager to work with players who are among the most talented in the world, ”continued the Argentinian, a former club player of 2001 at 2003.
First training on Sunday before challenging Saint-Etienne on Wednesday
“This team has fantastic potential and I will do everything with my staff to optimize the results of Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. We will also do our utmost to give our team that combative and offensive playing identity that Parisian supporters have always loved, ”he assured. He will rediscover the Ligue 1 from January 6, for a trip to Saint-Étienne counting for the th day.