AS Monaco dismissed manager Sebastien Pocognoli following the club’s seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 for the 2025-2026 season, which left them outside of Champions League qualification spots [1, 2].
Pocognoli was appointed as Monaco’s manager in October 2025, taking over from Adi Hutter who left the club earlier that year [1, 2]. At the time he took charge, Monaco was sitting fifth in the league table. Despite a strong 10-game unbeaten streak under his leadership, the team slipped to seventh by the season’s end [1, 2].
Under Pocognoli’s management, Monaco reached the Champions League knockout playoff phase but were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain, who went on to win the competition [1, 2].
In a club statement, AS Monaco confirmed the end of their collaboration with Pocognoli after the season. The club thanked him and his coaching staff for their commitment and wished them well for the future [1].
The decision to part ways was officially announced on June 1, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of the season [1, 2]. Monaco will look to appoint a new manager ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign.