PARIS: Deposed French champions Paris Saint-Germain have extended the contract of coach Mauricio Pochettino until June 2023.

The Argentinian, who arrived in Paris in January to replace Thomas Tuchel , has thus agreed to stay for a further year.

PSG habe thus underpin ed a new project in the Parc des Princes, where this summer, so far, four new faces have arrived: Sergio Ramos, Wijnaldum, Achraf Hakimi and Gianluigi Donnarumma .

The agreement includes the renewal of the entire coaching staff of Mauricio Pochettino .

He said: “For us it is very important to feel the support and trust of the club and we will do everything possible to make the fans proud of us. I am very happy for myself and for my staff .”

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi , president and ceo of PSG, said: “We are happy that Mauricio continues his adventure within the Paris Saint-Germain family . Having been team captain 20 years ago, he shares the club’s values, ambition and vision for the future.

“With Mauricio’s leadership, we are excited and convinced of what the future holds,” the president celebrated.

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