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Paris Saint-Germain have announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach on a contract that runs until 2022.
Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel, who was fired on Christmas Eve after a 4-0 win against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
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Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Pochettino takes over and PSG is third in Ligue 1, one point behind Lyon and Lille.
“I am very happy and honored,” Pochettino said. “I would like to thank the club’s management for their confidence.
“As you know, this club has always held a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories. I return to the club today with great ambition and humility.”
PSG President and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaïfi added: “We are very happy to welcome Mauricio Pochettino as coach of the first team. I am proud to see our former captain return to Paris Saint-Germain as the club has always been his home.
“Mauricio’s return fits in perfectly with our ambitions and will be another exciting chapter for the club and I am sure the fans will enjoy it. With the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, Paris Saint-Germain is committed to continuing to build and move the club forward. in the next years “.
Sources told ESPN that he had been in negotiations with the French champions for a fortnight prior to his appointment.
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The Argentine spent two years of his playing career at PSG, where he won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2001.
With Ligue 1 in the winter break, Pochettino’s first match will be against Saint-Etienne on January 6 before the Champions League knockout double match against Barcelona.
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