Thomas Tuchel, New Chelsea Head Coach

Thomas Tuchel, New Chelsea Head Coach

Former Paris St Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has officially joined Chelsea, the club has confirmed.

The 47-year-old has signed an 18-month contract with the possibility of an extension. 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Ligue 1 – Paris St Germain v Lorient – Parc des Princes, Paris, France – December 16, 2020 Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel REUTERS

He left the French Champions after two-and-a-half years having guided them to four major honours including and the Champions League final.

Tuchel joins Chelsea

Tuchel has also spent seven seasons coaching in the Bundesliga, firstly with Mainz, where he finished in a Europa League spot. He then moved to Borussia Dortmund where he won the German Cup.