Blanc hopes Champions League campaign won´t decide his future

PARIS Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc is confident he will soon have news about his contract renewal and has claimed his future at the Ligue 1 leaders does not depend on the outcome of their Champions League campaign.

The 50-year-old has guided PSG to eight trophies since taking charge ahead of 2013-14, but the team is yet to make a major impact on the European stage during his tenure.

Reports at the beginning of the season suggested the club could part company with the coach when his deal expires in June if Champions League glory evades them again, but Blanc has dismissed such claims.

“My contract renewal? You will have to be patient for now, but there will be news soon,” he told a news conference.

“We are making progress. My future at PSG does not depend on the Champions League.

“The club has told me that they want to renew my contract, regardless of what happens in Europe.”
• Culled from Soccerway.com