Paris (AFP)
Paris SG formalized in a press release on Tuesday the departure of its trainer, the German Thomas Tuchel, in office since July 2018, without however naming his successor, who should be the Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino.
"After an in-depth analysis of its sporting situation, Paris Saint-Germain decided to terminate Thomas Tuchel's contract," said the club, champion of France and vice-champion of Europe.
Tuchel's surprise departure was announced by the press on December 24, just hours after a convincing victory (4-0 against Strasbourg) in Ligue 1.
The German technician, whose contract expired next June, paid the price for his persistent disagreement with the sports director of PSG, Leonardo, and statements in which he criticized in particular the recruitment policy of his club, yet one of the more active and spenders in Europe.
"I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for everything they have brought to the club, said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, quoted in the press release. Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into his work, and we will of course remember the good times we shared together. I wish him the best for his future ".
Tuchel, 47, concluded his two and a half seasons in Paris with a record of 95 wins, 12 draws and 20 losses.
He offered the Parisian club two French league titles (2019, 2020), a Coupe de France (2020), a Coupe de la Ligue (2020) and two Champions Trophies (2018, 2019).
He is above all the one who led Paris SG, last August, to the first Champions League final in its history.
According to the German press, Tuchel should receive six million euros in severance pay and could rebound quickly in England.
His successor should be appointed quickly, since the resumption of training after the winter break at Paris SG is set for January 3.
It will be Pochettino, a former player of the Parisian club who notably led Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019, before being dismissed a few months later.
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