PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have confirmed manager Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked and replaced by Christophe Galtier.
It has been rumoured for some time that the former Tottenham boss' days were numbered in the French capital – despite leading his side to the Ligue 1 title last season.
But now the club have released a blunt official statement revealing his departure after 18 months in charge.
They said: "Paris Saint-Germain confirms that it has ended its collaboration with Mauricio Pochettino.
"The Argentinian coach and his staff had joined the capital club in January 2021.
"Former captain of the Rouge et Bleu, he made 84 matches in all competitions on the Parisian bench.
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"Under his leadership, Paris Saint-Germain won the 2020 Champions Trophy, the 2021 Coupe de France as well as the 10th French championship title in its history, last April.
"The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future."
There was no message from PSG's chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi or any other club chief in the statement, nor was there a statement from Poch.
Former Saint-Etienne, Nice and Lille manager Galtier has been announced as his replacement.
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Speaking at a press conference confirming the appointment, Galtier said: “To tell you that I am moved, yes, to tell you that I am proud, yes.
"We feel the expectations.”
Pochettino's major failure came in the Champions League when PSG spurned a two-goal aggregate lead against Real Madrid in the last 16.
The French outfit conceded a second leg hat-trick from Karim Benzema as their pursuit of a first European title goes on.
The likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel and Pochettino have now all failed to secure PSG a Champions League trophy over the past decade.
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