PSG to give Tuchel contract extension despite Man United failure - sources

PSG correspondent Julien Laurens calls PSG's capitulation to Manchester United worse than when they lost a 4-goal lead to Barcelona 2 seasons ago. Julien Laurens believes PSG's win at Old Trafford is evidence of Thomas Tuchel's ability to prepare his players and win tactical battles. Thomas Tuchel will sign a contract extension with PSG in the next few weeks, sources have told ESPN FC. The German coach penned a two-year deal with the French champions last summer, and an optional third one was included. PSG have decided to trigger this additional year and the paperwork for the extended deal -- which would tie Tuchel to the French giants until 2021 -- has already been prepared. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE How to fix the Champions League It's time to find a way to fix the Champions League -- or start a European super league. Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN+ is America's home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup. | ESPN+ schedule - Latest Champions League tables - Upcoming group fixtures - Champions League statistics - All the latest UCL news Les Parisiens took the decision a few weeks ago and the humiliating defeat against Manchester United...

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