Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel signs contract extension to end Juventus speculation

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel signs contract extension to end Juventus speculation
Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has signed a 12-month contract extension to remain with the club until 2021.The German had been linked with the soon-to-be vacant Juventus job with Massimiliano Allegri set to leave Turin at the end of the season.Getty2

The PSG hierarchy have shown faith in Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel replaced Unai Emery at the Parc des Princes last summer and helped the club retain a third successive Ligue 1 title as they finished 16 points ahead of second-placed Lille.But it has not been plain sailing for the former Borussia Dortmund manager, whose PSG side lost in the final of the Coupe de France and quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue.And Marcus Rashfords injury-time penalty saw Manchester United knock PSG out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage in March.It had put his job under scrutiny, however that has been lifted after he and his backroom staff signed new deals until June 30, 2021.Getty2

Tuchel was linked with the Juventus job to replace outgoing boss Allegri in Turin

Tuchel said: “I’m delighted to extend my contract and commitment to Paris Saint-Germain. 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 chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: “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 manager 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.”

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