The German, 47, won six pieces of domestic silverware in his
two-and-a-half-year stint at Parc des Princes while the Argentine, 48, arrives
with no major trophies to his name but history as a PSG player between 2001-03
with the final of those seasons as captain.
Both Tuchel and Pochettino have guided sides to the two most
recent Champions League finals with the former beaten by Bayern Munich with the
Ligue 1 giants and the latter defeated by Liverpool, who PSG finished ahead of
in the group stage as Tottenham Hotspur boss in 2018-19.
"We are very pleased to welcome Mauricio as first team
coach," said PSG Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi in an official
statement. "I am proud to see our former captain returning to PSG, as the
Club has always remained his home. The return of Mauricio fits perfectly with
our ambitions and it will be another exciting chapter for the club and one I am
positive the fans will enjoy. With the appointment of Mauricio, PSG is
committed to continue to build and move the club forward over the coming
years."
Pochettino returns to the French capital with a contract
until the end of the 2021-22 campaign with an option for an additional year.
Welcome Mauricio Pochettino 👋pic.twitter.com/Fr4ZgKxhNI
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 2, 2021
The former Southampton and Espanyol boss, who tasted 2001
Intertoto Cup success with Les Parisiens, will have his first chance to win
some silverware when PSG face Olympique de Marseille for the Trophee des
Champions in mid-January at RC Lens' Stade Bollaert.
"I am really happy and honoured to become the new coach
of Paris Saint-Germain," Pochettino said. "I would like to thank the
Club's management for the trust they have placed in me. As you know, this club
has always held a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories,
especially of the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes.
🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/SVsShDKYt0
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) January 2, 2021
"I return to the Club today with a lot of ambition and
humility, and am eager to work with some of the world's most talented players.
This team has fantastic potential and my staff and I will do everything we can
to get the best for PSG in all competitions. We will also do our utmost to give
our team the combative and attacking playing identity that Parisian fans have
always loved."
Pochettino's first match in charge is away at AS Saint-Etienne next week with the ex-Argentina international due to meet his players when training resumes this weekend and a return to Catalonia is also on the cards with PSG taking on Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 in February.
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