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FootballParis Saint Germain Sack Mauricio Pochettino Just Months After Winning Ligue 1 Title With French Giants
- Mauricio Pochettino could not save his job as the PSG manager as the Argentine has been fired by the French champions
- Pochettino had guided PSG to the French Ligue 1 title just months ago but the club failed to progress beyond the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League
- PSG are yet to announce Pochettino’s replacement as several candidates including Zinedine Zidane and Jose Mourinho has been linked with the role
Paris Saint-Germain have sacked Mauricio Pochettino just months after winning the Ligue 1 title as the club hierarchy have not been impressed with the Argentine manager.
Pochettino still has one year left on his current PSG deal but the French giants have decided to terminate the former Tottenham manager’s contract as they start to finetune plans ahead of next season.
According to a report via ESPN, Nice manager, Christophe Galtier, the is now the front-runner and the favourite to take over from Pochettino at the Parc des Princes.
Pochettino’s future has been clouded with uncertainties after PSG were booted out of the UEFA Champions League at the Round of 16 by Real Madrid.
The 50-year-old Argentine was strongly linked with taking over as manager of Manchester United next season before the Premier League giants opted to appoint Erik Ten Hag from Ajax.
Pochettino in line for the Athletic Bilbao job
Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao presidential candidate Ricardo Barkala wants to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s new manager as long as he wins the upcoming election.
On June 24th, club members will have the opportunity to elect their next president, and Barkala is one of four contenders for the position Sports Bible reports..
Athletic Bilbao needs a new manager, after Marcelino left the club at the end of the season, making Pochettino's appointment pretty easy.
PSG set for blockbuster move for top manager
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested in Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho as Mauricio Pochettino could be sacked within seven days.
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FootballDespite winning Ligue 1 at the just concluded season, Pochettino’s future in Paris remains uncertain and Mourinho has been heavily linked as a possible replacement.
The PSG hierarchy is looking to appoint a new manager who will finally win them the Champions League, and Mourinho has a rich history with the competition.