Monaco have confirmed the appointment of Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach, replacing Adi Hutter. 

The 38-year-old Belgian has signed a contract with Monaco running until June 2027.

Pocognoli joins Monaco following a spell at Union Saint-Gilloise. He led the Belgian side to the top-flight title last term, and their maiden campaign in the Champions League. 

He  holds the highest points-per-match average (2.12) among all Pro League coaches in the 21st century (to have overseen at least 50 matches), ahead of Philippe Clement (1.98) and Frank Vercauteren (1.94).

The former Belgium international guided Union SG to a memorable 3-1 victory in their Champions League opener against PSV, and leaves the reigning Belgian champions sitting atop of their domestic standings after 10 games. 

Pocognoli is set to take to the dugout for the first time when Monaco travel to Angers in Ligue 1 next Saturday, with the club having won just one of their last five games in all competitions, with that run resulting in Hutter's dismissal.