Blanc to remain in charge of PSG, says club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi
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Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has reassured manager Laurent Blanc that he will remain in charge of the French champions next season.
Last week, Al-Khelaifi could not hide his disappointment after PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester City, and admitted Blanc took a "tactical gamble" by playing a three-man defence in the second leg, which they lost 1-0, eventually going out 3-2 on aggregate.
But after the 2-1 French League Cup final win over Lille on Saturday, Al-Khelaifi said Blanc will still be in Paris next season managing the club.
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"The contract was extended for two years [in February], he will stay with us next year," he said following the 2-1 win over Lille in the French League Cup final.
"When we lose, we lose, it is a collective responsibility.
"It was very important for us to win the Coupe de la Ligue after our elimination against Manchester City.
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"These last two weeks have been very difficult. This award will allow us to breathe."
The six-time French champions had made an approach to Jose Mourinho to become their new manager this summer, according to reports.
PSG have won the Ligue 1 title at a canter, currently sitting 27 points clear of second-placed Lyon with a game in hand.
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They are in the French Cup final against Marseille at the end of May to wrap up a domestic treble.