Luis Enrique appointed new Paris Saint-Germain manager as former Spain boss takes over after Christophe Galtier exit

Luis Enrique is the new Paris Saint-Germain manager, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 53-year-old replaces Christophe Galtier, who departed after one season in Paris. Ad Enrique left his role as Spain head coach after they were knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16 following a shock loss to Morocco.

Serie ASpalletti to take year-long sabbatical after Napoli triumph29/05/2023 AT 15:37 The former Barcelona boss has been linked with numerous jobs since his Spain departure, including the vacancy at Chelsea, before Mauricio Pochettino was appointed at Stamford Bridge. PSG were also reportedly in talks with former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann but an agreement could not be struck. Enrique represented Barcelona as a player for eight years following a five-year stint at Real Madrid and became boss of the former between 2014 and 2018 after spells at AS Roma and Celta Vigo.

He led Barcelona to two La Liga titles in total as well as the Champions League in a league and European double during his first year in charge. Man Utd clinch £60m Mount signing from Chelsea in first move of the summer Forest Green Rovers appoint Dingley as first manager in English men's game Man Utd eye cut-price Onana alternative, Real Madrid pip Barca to wonderkid — Paper Round PSG won their 11th Ligue 1 title under Galtier’s stewardship but are intent on building a team capable of finally achieving Champions League success. «Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that Luis Enrique has been named as its first team's new head coach, with the Spanish manager signing a two-year contract,» the club wrote on their official website.