Pochettino names next PSG captain as the Argentine manager looks set to stay at Paris Saint Germain despite rumors of him leaving.
Paris Saint Germain are currently leading the race to win the Ligue 1 trophy after falling behind Lille last season.
Mauricio Pochettino and his men are back to winning ways after being disgraced in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg.
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During Mauricio Pochettino’s press conference ahead of the Clermont game on Saturday, the Argentine manager stated that Kylian Mbappe may become the PSG captain in the future.
Mauricio Pochettino: “I consider Mbappe as a possible captain of this team”.
“We want the best for Kylian and the club, and the best thing for him is to stay”.
“Both I and the board are thinking about it, but they are negotiations that have to be completed”.
However, Kylian Mbappe was given the captain armband in the final minutes of the 1-6 victory over Clermont.
Pochettino names next PSG captain
Pochettino snubs Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr to give Kylian Mbappe the captain armband. Marco Verratti went off in the last minutes of the game and he was told to give Mbappe the armband.