This team has fantastic potential, Pochettino's first words on his arrival
PSG: "This team has fantastic potential", Pochettino's first words on his arrival
The Argentinian is officially the new coach of the Parisian club, and will remain so until June 2022
PSG on Saturday, as widely awaited, formalised the appointment of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, who succeeds Germany's Thomas Tuchel, whose departure was confirmed earlier this week. "The Argentine coach has signed a contract until June 30, 2022, plus an optional year," the reigning French champion said on his website.
"This club has always kept a special place in my heart" Pochettino, who has been free since being sacked from Tottenham in November 2019, is due to take charge of his first training session on Sunday, for the resumption after less than two weeks of truce. "I am extremely happy and honoured to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain," he said, as quoted in the statement of his new club.
"As you know, this club has always kept a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of it, especially the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I come back to the club today with a lot of ambition and humility, while also looking forward to working with some of the most talented players in the world," continued the Argentinian, a former player of the club from 2001 to 2003.
Le Paris Saint-Germain est heureux d’annoncer la nomination de Mauricio Pochettino au poste d’entraîneur. L’entraîneur argentin a signé un contrat jusqu’au 30 juin 2022, plus une année en option.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) January 2, 2021
First training on Sunday before challenging Saint-Etienne on Wednesday
"This team has fantastic potential and I will do everything with my staff to optimize the results of Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. We will also do our utmost to give our team that combative and offensive game identity that Parisian fans have always loved," he said. He will rediscover Ligue 1 on January 6, for a trip to Saint-Étienne counting for the 18th day.
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