Galtier replaces Pochettino at PSG

<p>Christophe Galtier has been named Paris St-Germain manager after the departure of Mauricio Pochettino.</p>, <p>Galtier has signed a two-year deal until the summer of 2024.</p>, <p>He left Nice last month after guiding them to fifth in Ligue 1 and a runner-up finish in the French Cup last season.</p>, <p>The 55-year-old, who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title in 2021, is PSG’s seventh coach since the Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.</p>, <p>“I am delighted to join Paris Saint-Germain, I would like to thank the chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, football advisor Luis Campos and the club for their confidence in me,” he said.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Pochettino leaves PSG after 18 months</p>, <p>“I am fully aware of the responsibilities involved to coach this extraordinary team, which is one of the most competitive and spectacular squads in Europe.”</p>, <p>Galtier is one of only two managers to stop PSG winning Ligue 1 in the past decade, along with Leonardo Jardim’s Monaco in 2016-17.</p>, <p>He resigned after leading Lille to that unexpected title success in May 2021 before spending 12 months at Nice. He previously managed Saint-Etienne.</p>, <p>Pochettino, 50, leaves PSG after just 18 months in charge having guided them to a record-equalling 10th French title last season, his first league success as a manager.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Pochettino leaves PSG after 18 months</p>, <p>The exit of the former Tottenham boss had been expected for almost a month now – but was only announced shortly before Galtier’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday.</p>, <p>A club statement read: “Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club.</p>, <p>“The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future.”</p>