Sebastien Pocognoli appointed Monaco head coach after Adi Hütter’s dismissal

French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach, just days after parting ways with Adi Hütter.

The 38-year-old Belgian arrives in the Principality following a remarkable spell at Union Saint-Gilloise, where he guided the club to their first Belgian league title in 90 years, finishing ahead of Club Brugge and earning widespread praise for his attacking, possession-based football.

“Sebastien Pocognoli arrives in Monaco on the back of a highly successful spell in the Belgian Pro League with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, where he stood out by combining strong results with an ambitious and attractive style of play,” the club said in an official statement.

✅🇲🇨 Officiel & Confirmé
🇧🇪 Comme annoncé, Sébastien Pocognoli quitte l’Union St.Gilloise pour devenir le coach principal de l’AS Monaco paraphant comme prévu un contrat de 2 ans. #ASM #JPL #USG #mercato https://t.co/e7RVOAXTTR pic.twitter.com/z8AKP3mnvv

— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) October 11, 2025

Pocognoli takes over a Monaco side currently three points off the top of Ligue 1 and with just one point from two Chmpions League games. His first match in charge will be an away fixture at Angers next weekend, followed by a crucial European tie at home against Tottenham Hotspur four days later.

Hütter, who was dismissed on Thursday, left the club after managing only one win in five matches, ending a turbulent period that saw Monaco lose momentum in both domestic and continental competitions.

Pocognoli’s appointment signals Monaco’s intent to re-energise their campaign with a younger, progressive coach known for tactical creativity and player development