PSG confirm Thomas Tuchel departure

Paris Saint-Germain have today confirmed the sacking of manager Thomas Tuchel.

News emerged of Tuchel's exit on Christmas Eve, but today [Tuesday] the club have moved to officially announce his exit.

It is widely expected that former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino - who played for PSG from 2001 to 2003 - will be appointed as his replacement.

Tuchel took over in the summer of 2018 and guided the club to two Ligue 1 titles in 2019 and 2020, as well as Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue titles.

While he brought PSG to their first-ever Champions League final in August of this year, the ultimate prize eluded them as they lost the decider to Bayern Munich 1-0.

In a statement confirming the news today, they say they reached the decision after an 'in-depth analysis of its sporting situation'.

Chairman and CEO, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi said: "I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for all they have contributed to the club,"

"Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into the job, and we will of course remember the good moments we shared together. I wish him all the best for the future."

PSG are currently in third place in the Ligue 1 table, just a point behind leaders Lyon.

Last Wednesday - Tuchel's last game in charge - they beat Strasbourg 4-0.

It is believed that he was informed of the club's decision following the match, and news emerged the following day that he was to depart.

However, it was not officially confirmed until today.

The club did not comment on their search for a successor, but it appears as though Pochettino leads the race to fill the position.

If he was to be appointed, it would see the Argentine return to the game some 13 months on from leaving Spurs after five-and-a-half years in charge of the London club.