Paris Saint-Germain FINALLY announce Thomas Tuchel has been sacked six days after his axing

Paris Saint-Germain have finally confirmed the sacking of Thomas Tuchel almost a week after bringing the axe down on their former coach.

Tuchel was removed from his role just four months after guiding the Ligue 1 giants to the Champions League final and is expected to be replaced imminently by Mauricio Pochettino. 

The 47-year-old departed hours after the heavy victory over Strasbourg on Wednesday and having secured back-to-back league titles, as well as the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue trophies. 

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Thomas Tuchel’s sacking almost a week after he was axed

The club announced in a short statement on Tuesday that, after an ‘in-depth analysis’ of their current state, Tuchel was fired.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: ‘I would like to thank Thomas Tuchel and his staff for everything they brought to the Club.

‘Thomas has put a lot of energy and passion into his work, and of course we will remember the good times we shared together. I wish him the best for his future.’ 

Tuchel was fired just four months after leading PSG to last season’s Champions League final

The process to secure Tuchel’s successor appears to have taken just a matter of days with ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino widely rumoured to have already penned his contract with the club.

Sportsmail reported soon after Tuchel’s departure that discussions between Pochettino and PSG had taken place.

The role would be his first since leaving north London despite often being linked with the hot seat at Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months.

Pochettino, 48, will take over at the club where he once made 95 appearances across the course of two memorable seasons.