Brazilian Paulo César hired as coach of PSG women's team
PSG said in a statement that the 47-year-old Brazilian signed a two-year contract. He previously coached the club's under-19 women's team, which won the title last season, and he took charge of the women's senior team on an interim basis after Fabrice Abriel was fired last May.
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'I'm deeply attached to this club,' César said. "It's with a lot of enthusiasm and determination that I take on this role.'
César made 67 appearances for the men's team from 2002-07, winning the French Cup in 2006, and also played in Ligue 1 for Toulouse. He won three caps with Brazil.
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