PSG FINALLY announces Thomas Tuchel has been fired SIX DAYS after telling boss to pack his bags and after ‘in-depth analysis’ of the club … with Mauricio Pochettino waiting to take over
- Thomas Tuchel was fired by Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain last Wednesday
- The reigning French champion is third after a mixed start to the campaign
- Tuchel had also accompanied PSG to the Champions League final four months ago
- His resignation was ultimately confirmed in a statement the club released on Tuesday
Paris Saint-Germain has finally confirmed Thomas Tuchel’s resignation, almost a week after he took down the ax on their 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 replaced by Mauricio Pochettino soon.
The 47-year-old took off on Wednesday hours after the tough win over Strasbourg and had won back-to-back league titles, as well as the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue trophies.
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed Thomas Tuchel’s resignation almost a week after he was axed
Mauricio Pochettino will replace Tuchel shortly after holding talks with the club last week
The club announced in a brief statement on Tuesday that, following an ‘in-depth analysis’ of their current condition, Tuchel was fired.
PSG Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: ‘I want 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 had together. I wish him the best for his future. ‘
Tuchel was fired just four months after leading PSG to last season’s Champions League final
A statement released by PSG on Tuesday said Tuchel was removed after ‘in-depth analysis’
The process to secure Tuchel’s successor appears to have taken just a few days, with ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino widely rumored that he had already signed his 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 being often associated with the hot seat at Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months.
Pochettino, 48, will take over at the club where he once played 95 times in two memorable seasons.
Pochettino is expected to be confirmed as Tuchel’s successor in the French capital shortly
Tuchel had a mixed start to the season, his third at the helm at the Parc des Princes, with PSG losing four of their 17 league games so far.
The reigning French champion is one point behind the top, with both Lyon and Lille, both of whom have suffered only one defeat this year, currently at the top.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel took charge of a total of 127 games at PSG, 95 of which were won. His win rate is a whopping 74 percent.
PSG have led their Champions League group for RB Leipzig and Manchester United – and will face Barcelona in the last 16 years.
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 would have cost them £ 5.4 million.
Sky Germany alleged that sporting director Leonardo made the decision hours after seeing PSG’s demolition of Strasbourg.
Massimiliano Allegri, the former Juventus coach, was reportedly the first choice to take over – but Le Parisiens claimed PSG was unable to meet its salary requirements.