Overview
- Monaco confirmed the coaching change on October 10 after several days of reporting that a decision was imminent.
- Assistants Christian Peintinger and Klaus Schmidt are set to leave alongside Hütter, according to multiple outlets.
- The move follows a faltering start that left Monaco fifth after seven Ligue 1 rounds with one win in five matches and a 1–4 Champions League loss at Club Brugge followed by a 2–2 draw with Manchester City.
- L’Équipe and AFP report that Union Saint-Gilloise coach Sébastien Pocognoli is the leading candidate, with reports noting a €1 million release clause and a trip to Monaco for discussions.
- Multiple reports say Monaco previously sounded out Edin Terzic but no agreement was reached.