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Paris Saint-Germain and Laurent Blanc part ways

the club announced on Monday.

Failure to progress in the Champions League ultimately enforced the mega-rich club owners to end the former Barcelona and Manchester United defender’s tenure, who won three Ligue 1 titles in as many seasons during his time at the French outfit.

After three seasons with the club, Laurent Blanc leaves PSG https://t.co/5pskP7e0OZ

— PSG English (@PSG_English) June 27, 2016

A statement read: “In a respectful atmosphere, negotiations were completed on 27 June. An agreement, by common accord, preserves the interests of both parties.