Thomas Tuchel Commits Future To PSG

By Joshua Walters

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, has signed a new two-year deal with the French champions expected to expire in June 2021.

The German's job was on the line after enduring a shocking Champions League exit at the hands of Premier League outfit Manchester United in the round of 16 in Paris.

The prime motive for the arrival of Tuchel at the club was to reach higher heights in the Champions League, but failed as he won the Ligue 1 title in his first season.

A club statement on Saturday confirmed the announcement as it read:

Tuchel “won over the players, staff and the club with his natural warmth, as well as his modern vision of football”.

Tuchel having put pen to paper on the new deal expressed his delight and gratitude to the club for the trust rendered to him.

“I’d like to thank the chairman and the whole club for their trust in me and my staff. This only reinforces my ambition to bring this team to the very top through hard work.

“I’m also very touched by the backing of our supporters and I’m sure that the best is yet to come for our club.”

PSG brought Tuchel to the Parc de Princes from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund last season as he signed a two-year contract, replacing now Arsenal manager Unai Emery.

The development also left club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi elated for the contract extension of the manager.

“Today, the whole Paris Saint-Germain family is delighted to see Thomas Tuchel extend his contract.

“For a year now, Thomas has been bringing fantastic energy to the daily life of the club, not only for the players, but for the whole of Paris Saint-Germain.

“Our supporters immediately took to this coach who is always keen to share his analysis and emotions with as many people as possible. Thomas is a huge football fan and a very demanding coach who also listens to others.

“Thomas has expertise in the game as well as great managerial skills and we are delighted to be able to rely on his qualities on a long-term basis.”