Sébastien Pocognoli Set to Replace Adi Hütter as AS Monaco Head Coach

AS Monaco are reportedly nearing the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli as their new head coach, following the decision to part ways with Austrian manager Adi Hütter.

The move sees Monaco turn to a highly-rated, young manager who has achieved significant success in his brief senior managerial career.

Hütter and his staff were reportedly relieved of their duties despite Monaco sitting fifth in Ligue 1, as the club’s hierarchy felt performances did not meet expectations.

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Pocognoli’s Background and Recent Success

Sébastien Pocognoli, a 38-year-old former Belgian international player, is currently the head coach of Union Saint-Gilloise (Union SG).

• Belgian League Champion: Pocognoli made history in his first full season as a senior head coach (2024/2025) by leading Union SG to their first Belgian league title in 90 years.
• Managerial Start: His coaching career began with youth roles, including managing the Union SG U21 and Belgium U18 sides, before taking the top job at Union SG in July 2024.

Monaco reportedly failed to reach an agreement with German coach Edin Terzic before quickly turning their attention to Pocognoli.

The Belgian is seen as a rising star in management, and his impending move to Ligue 1 club AS Monaco marks a significant step up in his career.

The transfer to Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco is a massive opportunity for Pocognoli to test his title-winning pedigree at a higher level.

The final details of his contract are now being worked out as he prepares to transition immediately from the Belgian champions to the French contenders.

Monaco praised Pocognoli’s highly successful stint in Belgium, noting he “distinguished himself by combining sporting results with an ambitious and attractive style of play.

Pocognoli is set to take charge of his first match when AS Monaco travels to face Angers in Ligue 1 next weekend.

The appointment sees Monaco opt for one of Europe’s most promising young coaches, hoping Pocognoli can replicate his immediate success in Belgium and inject a new identity into the squad.