Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made the decision to part ways with their manager, Christophe Galtier. Galtier, aged 56, spent just a year at the helm of the prestigious French club, leading them to their fifth league title in six seasons.
In an official statement, PSG expressed their gratitude to Galtier, along with his assistants, acknowledging their professionalism and dedication throughout the season. The club extended their best wishes for their future endeavors.
Galtier’s tenure saw PSG take an early lead in Ligue 1, securing the top position from the very first day and maintaining it throughout the season. This achievement marked a historic moment in French championship history.
Despite clinching the domestic title by a narrow margin of one point ahead of second-placed Lens, Galtier’s inability to guide the team to success in the UEFA Champions League proved to be a major concern. PSG suffered a disappointing last-16 exit at the hands of Bayern Munich in March, raising doubts about Galtier’s ability to maximize the potential of the talented group of players at his disposal.
The departure of Lionel Messi, who chose not to renew his contract with the club, further highlighted the shortcomings of Galtier’s leadership. Messi’s decision was influenced by his belief that PSG was not effectively utilizing the talents of their squad.
Galtier’s tenure was also marred by a defeat to Marseille in the Coupe de France, as well as seven losses in the league. These setbacks left PSG’s management with little reason to retain Galtier, who had taken over from Mauricio Pochettino the previous summer.
Now, attention turns to Luis Enrique, the former coach of the Spanish national team and Barcelona, who is strongly rumored to be the frontrunner for the vacant managerial position at PSG. The Qatari owners of the club are embarking on yet another rebuilding phase, and Enrique’s experience and credentials make him an ideal candidate.
The official announcement of Enrique’s appointment is expected to be made during a scheduled press conference later today. The Spanish manager has been without a job since his departure from the Spanish national team following a surprising last-16 exit in the World Cup against Morocco, which took place in Qatar.