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PSG finally confirm Christophe Galtier’s dismissal ahead of Luis Enrique’s appointment as new head coach.
PSG has officially announced Christophe Galtier’s departure, and the Ligue 1 champions will soon introduce Luis Enrique as his successor.
After a protracted negotiation process to secure a contract termination agreement, PSG have finally parted ways with Galtier. He only stayed in the dugout at Parc des Princes for one season and had one more year left on his contract.
Although the 56-year-old was successful in winning the Ligue 1 championship last year, he faced criticism after yet another early Champions League departure. Galtier’s trial in France is upcoming, and he might receive a three-year prison sentence due to claims of discrimination at his former club Nice. The move comes at a challenging time for Galtier.
“At the end of the 2022-2023 financial year, Paris Saint-Germain and Christophe Galtier have decided to end their first-team coaching contract,” read a club statement. “The club would like to highlight his professionalism and his commitment, which enabled the Rouge & Bleu to win a historic eleventh French Championship title as well as a Champions Trophy.”
PSG are now set to appoint former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique. The 53-year-old will return to management for the first time since leaving his role with La Roja after his team’s shock 2022 World Cup exit.
Luis Enrique formerly managed Barcelona from 2014 to 2017, where he memorably won the treble in his first season in command.
PSG will be hopeful that Luis Enrique can lead the team to further success, notably in the Champions League. Despite significant investment in recent years, the French team has failed to win Europe’s most prestigious award.