PSG part company with Halilhodzic
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Article summary
Paris Saint-Germain FC have announced the departure of coach Vahid Halilhodzic with the club 12th in Ligue 1.
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Fate sealed
PSG had already departed European competition in December after finishing fourth in their UEFA Champions League group and Sunday's 2-0 home loss to RC Lens, their seventh league defeat this season, sealed the 52-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovnian's fate. Halilhodzic was appointed in summer 2003 and had been contracted until June 2007.
Club statement
A club statement read: "Tonight PSG have put an end to Vahid Halilhodzic's contract," going on to confirm that a press conference will be held at 10.00CET on Wednesday, when a new coaching team is likely to be announced. The immediate aim for the new regime will be to secure European competition in 2005/06, with the French Cup - won last season under Halilhodzic - presenting the best chance.