Ligue 1: Monaco parts ways with their head coach

Europe 27 May 2026 at 13:04

Nouya M'toama

News Editor

Sébastien Pocognoli's tenure at the helm of AS Monaco has come to an end. According to several consistent sources, the Principality club has decided to part company with their head coach after a season deemed insufficient internally, marked notably by the failure to secure Champions League qualification.

Appointed mid-season to spark a turnaround, Pocognoli was unable to bring lasting stability to the squad's performances. Despite some positive spells, the overall campaign was considered below the standards set by Monaco's management.

The end of the season proved decisive. In Ligue 1, Monaco dropped crucial points in the final matchdays, undermining their European ambitions. The club ultimately finished far from the podium, an outcome seen as disappointing given the quality of the squad and the expectations laid out at the start of the year.

A new chapter begins

According to reports from Nice-Matin, Monaco's board is now looking to start a new era. Several options for the managerial position are being considered, but no final decision has yet been announced regarding Pocognoli's successor.

This split marks a significant turning point in the club's sporting policy, which is expected to see further adjustments in the coming weeks as Monaco seeks to reignite a more ambitious dynamic.