Mauricio Pochettino is staring at an uncertain future with Paris Saint-Germain, barely 24 hours after he won them the French Ligue 1 title
PSG bosses are said to be working on modalities to sack Pochettino who still has one year on his current deal with them
The former Spurs boss was unable to lead PSG to European glory this term as his side were bundled out in the Round of 16

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to sack Mauricio Pochettino just hours after he helped the club win the French Ligue 1 title.

The French giants were crowned league champions after their 1-2 draw ith Europe-chasing, Lens, on Saturday, April 23.

Mauricio Pochettino cuts a dejected figure after Real Madrid's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and PSG. Photo by Jose Breton.
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Despite that feat, Daily Mail reports PSG bosses are now negotiating the terms of Pochettino's departure.

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According to the publication, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager no longer wants to manage PSG.

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On their part, PSG are also understood to be unwilling to have the Argentine continue as their manager.

It is believed that sacking Pochettino and his backroom staff this summer would cost the Parc des princes club as much as £12.6m.

Mauricio Pochettino fails to deliver Champions League

While Pochettino's arrival at Parc des Princes was marked with a lot of fanfare, the tactician has significantly fallen out of favour among PSG fans after failing to deliver the Champions League.

The former Southampton boss was boosted with a number of signings last summer - including that of Lionel Messi.

However, despite PSG's heavy investment, Pochettino has nothing to show for it - especially on the continental stage.

The French giants were unable to go past the round of 16 during this season's Champions League as they were bundled out by Real Madrid.

Messi's screamer earns PSG league title

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was PSG's shining light on Saturday, April 23, as they battled Lens.

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The clash played at Parc des Princes had been touted as the title decider with a draw enough to earn PSG the title.

After a frustrating campaign in the French capital, Messi managed to rise to the occasion as he fired home a screamer that earned PSG the title.

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