PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly set to announce Christophe Galtier as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement.
That’s after Galtier’s departure from Nice was confirmed, according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs.
Galtier is set to be confirmed as PSG boss after his departure from Nice was confirmedCredit: Reuters
Galtier will replace outgoing PSG boss Pochettino who has been given the boot for failing to bring European glory to the clubCredit: The Mega Agency
Former Newcastle and Manchester United target Lucien Favre will fill Galtier’s boots when he leaves, the report claimed.
And Galtier will get straight back into management as he’s agreed a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 Champions which includes a 12-month extension option, it was added.
PSG will unveil Galtier once they agree a severance package with Pochettino, the report also claimed.
But talks between the two parties have hit a snag as PSG want to pay Poch less than he’s willing to walk away with.
The figure was set at £17million, which is a lot more than what PSG plan to give the ex-Tottenham boss.
Pochettino’s exit was confirmed by PSG’s president Nasser al-Khelaifi last week.
The Argentine’s ousting comes after he failed to lead the club to Champions League glory.
And Al-Khelaifi admitted that PSG had been in talks with Galtier over the soon-to-be-vacant post.
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has also been heavily linked with the PSG job.
And he hinted that he may be up for the job when admitting he still has a lot to give, despite taking a year’s sabbatical from the game.
In an interview with Telefoot, Zidane said: “Yes. I have a lot [left to give], or at least something. I want to continue along this path.”
“I want to continue, I still have this flame, it’s my passion, football.
“I’m [almost] 50 years old, fulfilled, I’m happy, that’s the most important thing.”
