The Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino was announced on Saturday January 2 as the new coach of Paris Saint Germain.
Pochettino takes over from Thomas Tuchel, who, according to the official version, was fired on December 24 last year, after an in-depth analysis of the team’s sporting present, when the DT still had half a year on his contract. Although the French press claimed that the technician’s statements in an interview in the German magazine did not go well. Sport 1 in which he assured, among other things, that PSG did not behave like a great club.
“Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as coach of the professional team. The Argentinian coach has signed a contract until June 30, 2022, plus an optional year, with the club from the capital.”
Mauricio Pochettino, 48, is a historical figure of Paris Saint-Germain. He is a former center-back who wore the colors and captain’s armband with a lot of character and collective spirit. After training in his country with Newell’s Old Boys and then discovering Europe at Espanyol de Barcelona, the former Argentina international (20 caps, 2 goals) played 95 games (6 goals) with the red and blue jersey. . , from January 2001 to June 2003. During these thirty months in the capital, the Murphy resident showed at all times a pugnacity that made him a much-loved player at the Parc des Princes ”, reads the coach’s confirmation statement.
After completing his playing career, Mauricio Pochettino started his career as a coach at Espanyol de Barcelona (2009-2012), before gaining his experience in England, first at Southampton FC (2013-2014), then Tottenham Hotspur FC. (2014-2019). On the bench of the London team, he revealed a great talent for managing the best athletes and conveyed his experience, his passion and his ambitious vision of football to them. He managed to lead the Spurs to the first Champions League final in their history, in 2018-2019. Mauricio Pochettino will direct his first training session for the Rouge et Bleu on Sunday 3 January.
“I am very happy and honored to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain,” said Mauricio Pochettino after signing his contract.
“I thank the club leaders for the trust they have placed in me. As you know, this club has always held a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of it, especially of the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I return to the club today with great ambition and humility as I look forward to working with some of the most talented players in the world. This team has fantastic potential and I will do my best with my staff to be the best to achieve results with Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. We will also do everything possible to give our team that offensive and combative playing identity that Parisian fans have always loved. “
“We are very pleased to entrust the management of our professional team to Mauricio Pochettino,” said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain. “I am proud that our former captain is returning to Paris Saint-Germain, as the Club has always been his home.
Mauricio Pochettino’s return fits our ambitions perfectly and will mark a new chapter for the club that I am sure will delight our fans. With this appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, Paris Saint-Germain aims to continue its strong development in the coming years. “