Job Loss: Pochettino Appreciates PSG On Social Media
- As former Lille Manager, Christophe Galtier mounts saddle
With his tenure effectively ending on Tuesday following weeks of speculation over his future, Argentine football manager, Mauricio Pochettino has sent Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and their supporters a farewell message on social media.
He was been relieved of his duties after a year-and-a-half at the helm of affairs at Parc des Princes.
Having lost the club’s hold on the top-flight title in France during his first half-season in charge, Pochettino steered them back domestic to glory this season, though less successful in the Champions League.
However, being shown the exit door over what PSG insiders described as unsatisfactory performance, Pochettino took to social media saying to PSG and the club’s fans thus; “I want to wish everyone at PSG the very best for the future – the owners, the board, the players, all the staff and the supporters.”
The ex-Tottenham boss wrote the message on Instagram, alongside several pictures of his tenure, capped with one of him in team colours from his days as a player with the club.
The post further stated that; “To Nasser, I want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of the PSG family again. We enjoyed some amazing moments and big wins all together and, as a coaching staff, with every experience we always take learnings to advance our evolution for the future.
“We are proud to finish as league champions at a club that has meant so much to me and my family, from my time here as a player and a captain, and now as a coach.”
Now in the job market, Pochettino’s next move remains up in the air, though he is unlikely to be without offers for his services.
Having previously guided Tottenham to the Champions League final, he has no doubt boosted his resume with the PSG’s silverware.
Previously, reports had linked with a return to Spurs or a move to Manchester United at various points over the past year, but with Antonio Conte apparently settled in north London and Erik ten Hag installed at Old Trafford, neither of those moves are likely to come to fruition any time soon.
The Argentine is succeeded at Parc des Princes by former Lille and Nice boss, Christophe Galtier, as the Ligue 1 giants look to renew their push for glory following domestic success last term. – With Goal.com reports
