PSG sack Pochettino after 18 Months in charge of the club

French Ligue 1  side Paris Saint-Germain have terminated Mauricio Pochettino’s contract after 18 months in charge of the club.

The Argentine reportedly met PSG’s hierarchy early in June and the review of the 2021/22 season concluded with the decision that the Argentine would not continue as boss of the Ligue 1 club although the sacking was only finalised in July.

The gaffer had won the Ligue 1 but failed to secure the Champions League trophy for the club despite boasting of an all-star line-up featuring Neymar, Lionel Messi and Mbappe.

In a statement on its official Twitter handle, the French giants said: ‘Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club.

“We would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future.”

Former Head coach of Nice, Christophe Galtier is expected to be confirmed as his replacement.

Pochettino joined the French giants in January 2021 on an 18-month contract to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel.

The Argentine finished second in the league during his first campaign, crashed out of the Champions League in the semi-finals, but won the Coupe de France Final.

Pochettino was formerly coach of English side Tottenham Hotspurs for five seasons.

Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero is an Argentine professional football manager and former player.