Mauricio Pochettino is convinced that he will also be the coach of Paris Saint-Germain next season. The Argentinian would like to continue with the French champion, although he also knows that his future lies in the hands of the owners of the Parisians.
“Of course I want to continue, for 100 percent. I said that before and I say it again,” Pochettino told the Spanish Cope† “PSG is a club with ambition. The desire to win the Champions League is huge, which is why the disappointment was so great this season. Such challenges motivate every coach.”
Pochettino won the league title with PSG this year, but the coveted success in the Champions League again failed to materialize. The team of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe was eliminated by Real Madrid in the eighth finals. It recently cost sporting director Leonardo his job.
There is also currently a lot of speculation about a departure of Pochettino, who is under contract for another year at the Parc des Princes. Zinedine Zidane would be the dream trainer of chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi, but according to French media, the former Real Madrid coach turned down an offer from Paris.
PSG managed to extend the expiring contract of star player Mbappe by three years last week. Pochettino was informed by Al Khelaifi half an hour before the official announcement.
“We have a great relationship with Kylian as a coaching staff,” said Pochettino. “The club, the supporters and the French league will benefit from him staying.”