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Pochettino finally turns to PSG as a manager after the exist of Thomas Tuchel.
Mauricio pochettino was spotted at Paris Saint-Germain training ground as his return back to the team where play is professional football as a player, the Argentine recent job was with Tottenham, has occurred is false to their first-ever Champions league final which they lost to Liverpool.
He has been idle since was sacked by Tottenham, who identify Jose Mourinho has the new Man to take them to the next level.
In a statement, Pochettino said: ‘I am really happy and honoured to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain. I would like to thank the Club’s management 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, especially of the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I return to the Club today with a lot of ambition and humility, and am eager to work with some of the world’s most talented players.
This team has fantastic potential and my staff and I will do everything we can to get the best for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. We will also do our utmost to give our team the combative and attacking playing identity that Parisian fans have always loved.’
PSG were on the hunt for a new manager after dismissing Tuchel on Christmas Eve, just hours after securing a 4-0 win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 – and four months on from guiding his side to the Champions League final.
Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on the appointment: ‘I am proud to see our former captain returning to Paris Saint-Germain, as the Club has always remained his home.
The return of Mauricio fits perfectly with our ambitions and it will be another exciting chapter for the club and one I am positive the fans will enjoy.
‘With the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, Paris Saint-Germain is committed to continue to build and move the club forward over the coming years.’
