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PSG sack head coach Christophe Galtier with Julian Nagelsmann set to be drafted in as his replacement
According to reports, PSG have sacked head coach Christophe Galtier, with Julian Nagelsmann set to be drafted in as his replacement.
PSG football adviser Luis Campos informed Garthier of the club’s decision on Tuesday morning, according to Le Parisien, after which a formal announcement would be made. Gaultier remained in the spotlight at the Parc des Princes for just one season despite winning the Ligue 1 title in 2022/23 before losing to Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of the Champions League. After that, it was severely criticized.
Galtier became PSG’s seventh permanent manager after signing a two-year deal last summer since Qatar took over in 2011. Under the Frenchman, the French giants managed to defend their Ligue 1 title, finishing one point behind runners-up Reims. But he suffered setbacks on the European stage, struggling to get the most out of superstar names like Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Gaultier also faced accusations of racism stemming from his time as Nice manager in April and gradually lost the credibility of the club’s leadership after PSG ended their final season on a whim.
Former Bayern Munich coach Nagelsmann is the favourite to fill Galtier’s shoes in the Parc des Princes training park, with Foot Mercato reporting that the German is in advanced talks with PSG officials.
Nagelsmann, who has been out of work since being ruthlessly sacked by Bayern in March, could be joined by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. The Qatar properties see Henry as the perfect candidate for the role of Nagelsmann’s assistant as he previously held the same position alongside Roberto Martinez in the Belgian national team.
Galtier isn’t the only one to make it past the Parc des Princes exits this summer. PSG have also confirmed Messi’s departure, with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner eyeing a return to Barcelona as a free agent.
He has also been closely linked with moves to Saudi Arabia and the MLS but has yet to announce where he will play next season. Sergio Ramos is also leaving when his contract expires at the end of the month, and Neymar is said to be pushing for a move after being targeted by PSG extremists outside his home.