PSG finally announces that Thomas Tuchel has been fired, SIX DAYS after telling the boss to pack his bags and after a “thorough analysis” of the club … with Mauricio Pochettino waiting to take over
- Thomas Tuchel was fired on Wednesday by the club from League 1 Paris Saint-Germain
- The reigning French champions are in third place after a mixed start to the campaign
- Tuchel also guided PSG to the Champions League final just four months ago
- His shootings were finally confirmed in a statement released by the club on Tuesday
Paris Saint-Germain have finally confirmed the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel almost a week after knocking down their former coach.
Tuchel was removed from his role just four months after leading the Giants in League 1 to the Champions League final and is expected to be replaced imminently by Mauricio Pochettino.
The 47-year-old left on Wednesday a few hours after the heavy victory over Strasbourg and won back-to-back league titles, as well as the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue trophies.
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel almost a week after it was melted down
Mauricio Pochettino will replace Tuchel shortly after talks with the club last week
The club announced in a brief statement on Tuesday that, after a “thorough analysis” of their current condition, Tuchel was fired.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for everything they have brought to the club.
“Thomas put a lot of energy and passion into his work and, of course, we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish him well for his future.
Tuchel was sacked just four months after leading PSG in last season’s Champions League final
In a statement published on Tuesday by PSG, it was said that Tuchel was eliminated after “an in-depth analysis”
The process of insuring Tuchel’s successor seems to have lasted only a few days, with the former head of Tottenham, Pochettino, who was rumored to have already concluded the contract with the club.
Sportsmail reported shortly after Tuchel’s departure that talks had taken place between Pochettino and PSG.
The role would be his first since leaving North London, despite the fact that he has often been linked to the hot headquarters of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months.
Pochettino, 48, will take over the management of the club where he once made 95 appearances during two memorable seasons.
Pochettino is expected to be confirmed immediately as Tuchel’s successor in the French capital
Tuchel has endured a mixed start to the season, his third at the helm of the Princes’ Park, PSG having so far lost four of their 17 league matches.
The reigning French champions are one point away from the top position, both Lyon and Lille, who have both suffered defeats only once this year, currently at the summit.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel has taken charge of a total of 127 games for PSG, winning 95 of them. His winning percentage is 74%.
PSG beat their Champions League group against RB Leipzig and Manchester United – and will face Barcelona in the next 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. The move is estimated to have cost them £ 5.4 million.
Sky Germany claimed that sporting director Leonardo made the decision a few hours after PSG wanted to demolish Strasbourg.
Massimiliano Allegri, the former Juventus coach, would have been the first choice to take control – however, Le Parisiens claimed that PSG could not match his salary requirements.