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Lee Wilmot

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino named new PSG manager

Mauricio Pochettino has a new job.

The former Tottenham boss has been named the new Paris Saint-Germain manager, 14 months after leaving his role as Tottenham boss.

Pochettino spent two season as a PSG player during his playing days, from 2001 to 2003 and now becomes their head coach.

He has signed a deal to keep him in the French capital until June 2022.

Pochettino said: "I am extremely happy and honoured to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain.

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"I thank the leaders of the club for the confidence they place in me. As you know, this club has always kept a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of it, especially of the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I come back to the club today with a lot of ambition and humility, while also being very eager to work with some of the most talented players in the world.

"This team has fantastic potential and I will do everything with my staff to optimise the results of Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. We will also do our utmost to give our team that combative and offensive playing identity that Parisian supporters have always loved."

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