Adi Hütter has been relieved of his duties as head coach of AS Monaco after a run of poor results, the club confirmed on Friday 10th November. The decision comes after a promising start to the 2025/26 campaign unravelled with just one win in Monaco’s last five matches in all competitions.

Monaco are currently fifth in Ligue 1, but recent form has fallen short of expectations. Hütter, who joined the Principality side in July 2023, took charge of 93 matches during his tenure and averaged 1.9 points per game in the league.

Of all Monaco managers to oversee more than 20 Ligue 1 fixtures, only Claudio Ranieri, Leonardo Jardim, and Niko Kovač recorded higher win rates than Hütter’s 56%.

“I leave behind a quality team”

Speaking to L’Équipe following his departure, Hütter reflected positively on his time in Monaco.

“I will remember almost exclusively the positive things and the success of the last two years, during which we brought Monaco back into the top three in France and, after a long absence, experienced two Champions League campaigns in a row,” he said.

“Sometimes destinies separate, but I am completely happy with that. I am leaving behind a quality team that works well, with great individuals.”

“I wish the management, the players, the staff and the entire club nothing but the best for the future.”

In its press release, AS Monaco said: ” The Club would like to thank Adi and his staff for their work and commitment to AS Monaco, and wish them the best for the future.

Pocognoli tipped to take over

Reports suggest that Hütter is likely to be replaced by Sébastien Pocognoli, current head coach of Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise. No official announcement has been made by the club regarding a successor.

Monaco return to action on Friday 18th October away at Angers in Ligue 1. They will then face Tottenham at home in the Champions League on Monday 21st October.

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