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'He is the top coach' - Why Paris Saint-Germain moved for Christophe Galtier, and what they're getting

Paris Saint-Germain are set to appoint OGC Nice manager Christophe Galtier as their new coach as Mauricio Pochettino looks set to depart the Ligue 1 champions. Before announcing the appointment of Galtier, PSG must agree a compensation package with Pochettino who is destined to leave after winning Ligue 1 this season, along with the Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions. Ad/> However, once again it seems the failure to win the Champions League after their loss to the now European champions, Real Madrid, in the quarter-final has cost a PSG manager his job.

PSG deny Galtier reports

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Paris Saint-Germain F.C. set to appoint Christophe Galtier with €10m Nice agreement close – report

French publication L’Equipe are reporting that PSG are close to appointing Christophe Galtier, having agreed a compensation package with his club Nice. However, before the Ligue 1 champions can announce the appointment of a new coach, they must finalise the compensation package with the incumbent – but out-going – Mauricio Pochettino. Ad/> Pochettino was appointed head coach at the Parc des Princes club in January 2021 and led them to a Ligue 1 title, and success in the Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions.

PSG deny Christophe Galtier reports

Paris Saint-Germain denied reports on Monday that Nice coach Christophe Galtier will be named the Parisian club's new coach. Newspaper L'Equipe and radio station FranceInfo claimed the Frenchman had agreed to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Parc de Princes. A source close to the club told AFP later that "numerous discussions are underway", despite the reports.