PSG Reportedly Sack Christophe Galtier Ahead of Luis Enrique’s Announcement As New Coach

• PSG have reportedly parted ways with manager Christophe Galtier
• The 56-year-old joined the Parisians last summer on a two-year deal
• Reports state PSG are now looking to appoint a former Barcelona coach

Paris Saint-Germain has officially ended their association with Christophe Galtier following a decision to terminate the manager's contract at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Despite guiding PSG to the league title in the previous season, the French coach fell short in the UEFA Champions League, as Bayern Munich eliminated them in the round of 16.

Galtier, who previously managed Nice, Lille, and Saint-Etienne, joined PSG last summer but is reportedly set to be replaced by former Spain and FC Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique.

The termination of the Frenchman's contract is being seen as 'a necessary step' before announcing the Spaniard as the new head coach for Les Parisiens, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

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Galtier's departure adds to the list of high-profile exits from PSG recently, including those of Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos.

Galtier's stint as PSG coach

According to TransferMarkt, Galtier assumed the role of manager at the club on July 5, 2022 on a two-year deal which would have expired on June 30, 2024.

However, his team's disappointing performance in the latter part of the season seems to have been the final straw.

Nevertheless, during his tenure, Galtier led the team from the dugout in 50 matches, securing 34 victories, 6 draws, and suffering 10 defeats.

Under his guidance, PSG scored 120 goals and conceded 53, averaging 2.21 points per game. He achieved success with the team by winning the French Super Cup and clinching the Ligue 1 title.

Galtier arrested over racism allegations

Adding to the Frenchman's misery, Galtier was also detained in France in connection with an inquiry into claims of discrimination at OGC Nice, Sports Brief reported.

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The 56-year-old coach, who led PSG to the Ligue 1 title last season, and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, have been summoned by the lead investigators in the case.

An email between the club's top brass - which was leaked to the French media - suggested Nice's management was against players of certain races and religions.