Kombouare leaves PSG

Antoine Kombouare has left his post as Paris St Germain coach, paving the way for former AC Milan and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti to take over at the Ligue 1 leaders.

PSG have called a press conference for 2pm UK time this afternoon where Ancelotti’s appointment is expected to be confirmed.

The capital club said in a statement on their official website www.psg.fr: “After two years in which he served with passion as PSG coach, Antoine Kombouare has left as of this date.

“PSG would like to thank him for the professionalism he has shown throughout his work and expresses its best wishes for his success in his new endeavours.

“For his part, Antoine Kombouare expressed gratitude to PSG for the confidence it had shown in him over the years. He remains the biggest supporter of the club and will continue to support it in the coming years.”