Monaco dismiss Pocognoli after seventh‑place finish

Monaco have officially sacked Sebastien Pocognoli after just under eight months in charge, ending his tenure one year before the expiration of his contract. The decision follows a seventh‑place Ligue 1 finish that denied the club a return to the Champions League, although they secured a UEFA Conference League play‑off spot. Pocognoli, who arrived last October from Union Saint‑Gilloise to replace Adi Hütter, briefly revived Monaco’s season with a ten‑match unbeaten run that pushed them into top‑three contention. However, a poor final stretch proved costly.

The 38‑year‑old departs alongside assistants Kevin Mirallas and Artur Kopyt, with three additional staff members dismissed in recent days. Multiple reports indicate that former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis is the leading candidate to take over. The Brazilian left Flamengo in March after winning the Copa Libertadores last year, making him a strong contender as Monaco prepare for a new direction.