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Thomas Tuchel replaces Unai Emery as PSG coach
French Ligue 1 champions, Paris St-Germain have appointed Thomas Tuchel as their new manager, replacing Unai Emery at Parc des Princes.
Emery won a domestic treble with PSG this season, but came under fire after failing to advance his side past the Champions League last-16 phase.
“Paris Saint-Germain are happy to announce the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as first-team coach,” the club revealed in a statement.
“The German coach has signed a two-year contract with the French champions.”
Speaking to the club’s official website, Tuchel promised to help the team reach the top levels in the game in the Champions League.
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“It is with great joy, pride and ambition that I join this huge club in world football that is Paris Saint-Germain,” he said.
“I hope to work with these great players, all of which are among the best on the planet.
“I will do everything possible with the help of my team to help the team reach the top levels of international football. There is an extraordinary potential in Paris and this is the most exciting challenge of my career.
“I am also keen to see Parc des Princes, a legendary football stadium with a fantastic atmosphere.”
44-year-old Tuchel, who has been out of work since leaving Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in May 2017, after succeeding Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in 2015.
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