French Ligue 1 giant Paris Saint Germain on Monday announced Thomas Tuchel as its new head coach on a two-year-deal.
The German has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the 2016/17 season, and will now replace Unai Emery at the Parc des Princes.
“It is with great joy, pride and ambition that I join this great global football club that is Paris Saint-Germain,” Tuchel said in a statement released by PSG.
“I look forward to working with all these great players, all of whom are among the best on the planet. With my staff, we will do everything to help the team push their limits to the highest international level. There is tremendous potential in Paris and this is the most exciting challenge that has come to me.”
Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce that Thomas Tuchel will be the new first-team coach next season !
The German tactician has signed a two year contract with the French champions 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/JoeU0jMqFC
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 14, 2018
The 44-year-old has worked in Germany over a lengthy period of time, where he coached Mainz for five years and Dortmund for two years.
He however left Dortmund after falling out with the club’s hierarchy.
Emery’s two-year spell in charge at the Parc des Princes will come to an end after PSG’s final game of the season at Caen on Saturday.
The Spaniard led them to the Ligue 1 title this season but saw his side eliminated by Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
His failings in the Champions League are loudly rumoured to be the reason PSG decided to part ways with him.
