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Kylian Mbappé (left) and Thomas Tuchel: Farewell at Christmas (archive image)
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Paris Saint-Germain is separating from coach Thomas Tuchel - several media reported this on Christmas Eve.
PSG have still not commented on this.
Star striker Kylian Mbappé has now anticipated his club.
Mbappé thanked Tuchel via Instagram story.
“Unfortunately, that's the law of football.
But nobody will forget your term of office here, "wrote Mbappé:" You have written a beautiful chapter in the club's history and I would like to thank you, Coach. "
However, there was initially no official confirmation of the separation by the French master on Christmas Day.
According to the media, sports director Leonardo Tuchel is said to have informed about the decision on Christmas Eve.
Hours earlier, PSG had won 4-0 against Strasbourg on Wednesday evening, remaining one point behind leaders Olympique Lyon and Lille OSC.
The 47-year-old Tuchel took over PSG in summer 2018 and led them into the Champions League final for the first time this year.
The former Mainz and Dortmund coach had a contract in Paris until mid-2021. The Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino is under discussion as a possible successor.
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