PSG Set for Blockbuster Move for Top Manager As Mauricio Pochettino Faces Sack Within 7 Days

PSG Set for Blockbuster Move for Top Manager As Mauricio Pochettino Faces Sack Within 7 Days

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Jose Mourinho has emerged a shock target for French giants Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the coming season
  • Mauricio Pochettino is set to be sacked by the French club and Mourinho is being considered to become the new manager
  • Despite leading them to win the Ligue 1 title last season, PSG chiefs are aiming to hire the ‘Special One’ who has a rich history in the Champions League

French giants Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested in Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho as Mauricio Pochettino could be sacked within seven days.

Despite 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.

Daily Mail reports that 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.

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Jose Mourinho linked with becoming the new PSG manager. Photo: Fabio Rossi
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Although Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane had been the preferred choice of the PSG chiefs, Mourinho has now emerged in the picture.

It was gathered that Zidane could ultimately become France's national team coach replacing Didier Deschamps after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

And that could open the door for Mourinho at the Ligue 1 outfit after the 59-year-old finished the season helping Roma win the inaugural Europa Conference League.

Roma also finished 6th in the Serie A and now he could take charge of one of Europe’s elite teams as PSG are preparing to sack Pochettino.

How Mourinho celebrated the Europa Conference League title

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has developed a reputation of ‘parking the bus’ on the football pitch as far as his tactics is concerned, but how good is the Portuguese tactician on an actual bus?

The ‘Special One’ was allowed to briefly drive his team AS Roma’s parade bus prior to the start of the official parade, and the video of the hilarious session is going viral online.

Mourinho was the mastermind on Wednesday, May 25, as his Roma side came up with the goods to win against Feyenoord in the inaugural final of the Europa Conference League.

Benzema opens up on life at Real Madrid

Sports Brief earlier reported that Karim Benzema has opened up on his tough start to life at Real Madrid.

He was often overshadowed by the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo but this season, Benzema has taken full responsibility and led Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League trophies.

The 34-year-old is the clear front runner for this year’s Ballon d’Or, but as Marca reports, all wasn’t rosy at the start.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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