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PSG FINALLY announce Mauricio Pochettino is SACKED in a brutal 35-word statement after weeks spent as a dead man walking, even after winning the Ligue 1 title... as Christophe Galtier takes his job

Daily Mail | July 5, 2022

Related Topics: Christophe Galtier, Mauricio Pochettino, Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain, Lionel Messi, UEFA Champions League, Luis Campos, association football manager, Kylian Mbappé, Thomas Tuchel

PSG have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino following months of speculation surrounding his future after failing to win the Champions League.

The French giants are in the midst of making major changes to the club after tying down star man Kylian Mbappe to a new deal - with the French forward said to be given new influence over the team's direction.

The former Tottenham boss won Ligue 1 but failed to deliver the Champions League trophy the club craves, despite having an all-star line-up featuring Neymar, Lionel Messi and Mbappe.

PSG have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino after months of speculation over his future
Pochettino was axed as PSG stars such as Lionel Messi were back for pre-season training
Neymar was also back in training on Tuesday

The sacking came as Lionel Messi (left) and Neymar (right) got back for pre-season training

In a 35-word Twitter statement on Tuesday, the French giants said: 'Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club.

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