Mauricio Pochettino to axe 5 players as he looks to mark stamp on French champions PSG

More than a week after reports of Thomas Tuchel's sacking began doing rounds, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Saturday announced appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as ir next manager. former Tottenham boss h been without a club since his sacking in 2019. With a tedious task at hand at Parc des Princes, Pochettino has a plan in place, which will see five players leave club, while a few ors set to land in Paris. 

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Pochettino salary at PSG estimated at €585,000

PSG announced that Pochettino has signed a contract until June 2022, with an option to extend it for anor season. According to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri, Pochettino's salary at PSG has been estimated at €585,000 per month, which will interestingly be lower than what Tuchel earned. manager has alrey begun preparation for remainder of season, with a keen focus on January transfer window. 

According to a report by French news outlet L'Equipe, PSG are pondering upon idea of selling five players in January transfer window, with hope of ushering in a new era under leership of former club captain. report claims that club director Leonardo failed to bring in €60 million from summer sales, compelling club to offlo some players in January. 

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Dele Alli transfer latest: England midfielder linked with PSG

As per PSG transfer news, Pochettino might approve exit of Leandro Paredes, Idrissa Gueye, Julian Draxler, Ander Herrera and Thilo Kehrer. Argentine tactician is reportedly not keen on including se five players in his plans. defending Ligue 1 champions believe y could succeed in sealing transfer of Dele Alli to PSG if at least two players leave this month. 

Pochettino is considered a huge mirer of England international right from his days in north London. Speaking to Sky Sports in November last year, former Spurs boss h compared Dele Alli to likes of Diego Marona and Ronaldinho. He claimed Marona's charisma and energy in dressing room was unparalleled, something which he has seen in Dele Alli. "When he arrived in room everyone wanted to touch him, talk to him, go ask for a picture but his energy and charisma was amazing."

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PSG transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino to help Dele Alli escape Spurs struggle 

Dele Alli to PSG reports gain significance due to fact that midfielder has been frozen out completely by Jose Mourinho. He has racked up a mere 11 appearances across all competitions this season. Previous reports in British media have also suggested player could be loaned out in January, thus giving credence to Dele Alli transfer. 

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