After asking the boss to pack his bags and ‘in-depth analysis’ of the club … PSG waiting to be handled with Mauricio Pochettino. Finally, Thomas Tushel was fired.
- Thomas Tuschel was sacked by Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain last Wednesday.
- The reigning French champion is in third place after a mixed start to the campaign
- Tushel also guided PSG to the Champions League final just four months ago
- A statement issued by the club on Tuesday finally confirmed his firing
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel about a week after he brought down the ax on his 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 move closer to Mauricio Pochettino.
Wednesday The old man said goodbye hours after a landslide victory over Starsberg and won the back-to-back league title, as well as the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Liga trophy.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the dismissal of Thomas Tuschel about a week after he was axed.
Mauricio Pochettino will replace Toussaint after discussions with the club last week
The club announced in a brief statement on Tuesday that, following an “in-depth analysis” of his current condition, Tushel had been sacked.
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “I thank Thomas Tushel and his staff for everything they have brought to the club.
‘Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into his work, and we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish them all the best for the future. ‘
Tushel was sacked just four months after PSG made it to last season’s Champions League final.
A statement released by the PSG on Tuesday said Tuchel had been removed following an “in-depth analysis”.
The process of securing Tushel’s successor appears to have taken just a few days, with rumors that former Tottenham boss Pochettino has already signed a contract with the club.
Sportsmail Immediately after Tushel’s departure, he reported that there had been a discussion between Pochettino and PSG.
Despite having been linked with a hot seat at Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months, the role will be his first since leaving North London.
The 48-year-old Pochettino will hold the position at the club, where he made 95 appearances during two memorable seasons.
Pochettino is expected to be confirmed as Tushel’s successor in the French capital
Tushel suffered a mixed start to the season, third at the helm at the Parc des Princes, with PSG losing four of their 17 league games so far.
The reigning French champions have a point trend at the top spot, currently Lytton and Lille, both of whom have lost only once this year, are currently at the summit.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Toussaint has taken charge of a total of 127 games at PSG, winning 95 of them. His win percentage is an impressive 74 74 percent.
PSG RB are ahead of Leipzig and Manchester United in their Champions League group – and will face Barcelona in the last 16.
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi (left) praised Tushel’s “energy and passion” in a statement.
Tushel reached an agreement with the club for leave with immediate effect. The move is believed to have cost him 5.4 million.
Sky Germany claimed that sports director Leonardo made the decision hours after seeing PSG’s Starsberg demolition.
Former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri was the first choice to handle – however, Le Parisien claimed PSG were unable to meet his salary demands.
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