Zinedine Zidane - The Frenchman is the favourite to succeed Mauricio Pochettino in the PSG hot-seat. Zidane, 49, has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid for a second time in May 2021 following a trophyless season, but his first stint with the Spanish giants was an unprecedented success that included three consecutive Champions Leagues as well as well as two La Liga triumphs. AFP
Zinedine Zidane - The Frenchman is the favourite to succeed Mauricio Pochettino in the PSG hot-seat. Zidane, 49, has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid for a second time in May 2021 following a trophyless season, but his first stint with the Spanish giants was an unprecedented success that included three consecutive Champions Leagues as well as well as two La Liga triumphs. AFP
Jose Mourinho - The Portuguese has rebuilt his reputation at Roma following indifferent stints at Manchester United and Tottenham. Hailed as a hero in Rome for guiding the club to the inaugural Europa Conference League, Mourinho has said he feels an emotional attachment to the club, but the lure of taking over one of Europe's superclubs may prove too tempting an offer to turn down. AP Photo
Jose Mourinho - The Portuguese has rebuilt his reputation at Roma following indifferent stints at Manchester United and Tottenham. Hailed as a hero in Rome for guiding the club to the inaugural Europa Conference League, Mourinho has said he feels an emotional attachment to the club, but the lure of taking over one of Europe's superclubs may prove too tempting an offer to turn down. AP Photo
Christophe Galtier - The Frenchman, 55, guided Nice to a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1 and as well as the Coupe de France final where the suffered a 1-0 defeat to France. May lack the stardust of Zidane and Mourinho but has been on the radar of plenty of big clubs after his unfancied Lille team pipped PSG to the 2021 French league title. AFP
Christophe Galtier - The Frenchman, 55, guided Nice to a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1 and as well as the Coupe de France final where the suffered a 1-0 defeat to France. May lack the stardust of Zidane and Mourinho but has been on the radar of plenty of big clubs after his unfancied Lille team pipped PSG to the 2021 French league title. AFP
Roberto Martinez - The Spaniard, 48, has made clear his desire to return to club management after six years in charge of the Belgium national team. What is likely to complicate matters is the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar from November to December, meaning PSG may have to find an interim coach to hold the reins until Martinez is available to take over. AFP
Roberto Martinez - The Spaniard, 48, has made clear his desire to return to club management after six years in charge of the Belgium national team. What is likely to complicate matters is the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar from November to December, meaning PSG may have to find an interim coach to hold the reins until Martinez is available to take over. AFP
Joachim Low - A distinguished 15-year career in charge of the German national team ended on a low as Germany were eliminated from Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage by England. But taken as a whole, Low's time in charge was a huge success, guiding Die Mannschaft to the semi-finals of every tournament bar the last two with the highlight the 2014 World Cup win in Brazil. AFP
Joachim Low - A distinguished 15-year career in charge of the German national team ended on a low as Germany were eliminated from Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage by England. But taken as a whole, Low's time in charge was a huge success, guiding Die Mannschaft to the semi-finals of every tournament bar the last two with the highlight the 2014 World Cup win in Brazil. AFP

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Zidane, Mourinho - who will replace Pochettino at PSG?

Pochettino expected to part ways with French champions after holding talks with Qatari owners

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

June 13, 2022

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With Mauricio Pochettino's departure expected imminently, rumours as to who will replace the Argentine in the Paris Saint-Germain hot-seat continue to swirl.

Despite leading PSG to the French Ligue 1 title, winning by 15 points - the largest margin of a title-winning team in the top five leagues - it was PSG's failure in the Champions League - they were eliminated by eventual winners Real Madrid at the last-16 stage - that looks to have cost Pochettino his job.

Pochettino, 50, reportedly held talks with club officials over the weekend to discuss his future. He was contracted with the French side until the end of next season but it is understood an agreement has been reached for a parting of the ways.

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to succeed Pochettino at the Parc des Princes. The Frenchman certainly carries the credentials PSG's Qatari owners covet, having guided Real to three successive Champions league triumphs from 2016 to 2018.

Above is a picture gallery of five potential replacements for Pochettino at PSG. To move on to the next image, simply swipe on your device or click on the arrows.

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