PSG confirm Pochettino sacking as Galtier takes over to lead
Paris-Saint Germain have simultaneously announced the sacking of manager Mauricio Pochettino and the hiring of his replacement Christophe Galtier amid a leadership restructure after forward Kylian Mbappe made the decision to snub Real Madrid.
Mbappe extended his contract with the French champions in late May, much to the surprise of many observers, and changes within the organisation were expected to follow.
Luis Campos has already replaced Leonardo as sporting director, and now Pochettino’s exit is further show that PSG’s ownership would not put up with another Champions League failure.
Galtier, who last season managed Nice, has agreed to a two-year deal at Parc des Princes with the option of an extra year.
He led Lille to a shock Ligue 1 title triumph in 2020-21, as PSG finished as runners-up, and guided Nice to the Coupe de France final and Europa Conference League qualification in 2021-22.
A compensation package with Nice has been agreed that will allow Galtier to inherit the reins at Parc des Princes, with Pochettino heading elsewhere.
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