PSG confirms Tuchel sacking, Pochettino favourite to take over

Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | French club Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday confirmed it is parting ways with coach Thomas Tuchel, while former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly the likely successor to the German coach.

“I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for all they have contributed to the club,” said PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi. “Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into the job, and we will of course remember the good moments we shared together. I wish him all the best for the future.”

The confirmation came after days of reports that the former Dortmund coach would be fired, following a third-place ranking in Ligue 1 before Christmas which was definitely not a satisfying place for the capital-based giants.