Thiago Motta handed new role at PSG

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Dan Burke·18 July 2018

Thiago Motta handed new role at PSG

Thiago Motta has been appointed the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain’s U-19 side, according to ESPN.

Motta brought his playing career to a close at the end of last season after making 231 appearances for PSG.

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OFFICIAL: PSG confirm Thiago Motta's appointment as under-19 coach. He starts work today & his 1st training session is at 16h00 French time. Motta will coach the under-19s, but also PSG's Youth League side. Motta's staff are Regis Beunardeau, Simon Colinet & Benjamin Leborgne.
– Wednesday, 18 July 2018

And the 35-year-old – who also played for Atlético Madrid, Genoa, Inter and Barcelona – will begin his new job when he takes his first training session at 16:00 CET on Wednesday 18 July.

As well as coaching the U-19s, the former Brazil and Italy international will oversee the Ligue 1 giants’ UEFA Youth League campaign. PSG’s best showing in that competition to date is a runners-up spot in 2015/16.

Motta’s coaching staff will consist of former Le Mans player Régis Beunardeau, conditioning coach Simon Colinet and goalkeeper coach Benjamin Leborgne.

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