PSG Fire Christophe Galtier And Hire Former Barcelona Manager Luis Enrique As His Replacement

Paris Saint-Germain have appointed former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique to replace Christophe Galtier as manager.

Galtier's departure from the role was only publicly announced on Wednesday.

But the 56-year-old had been privately informed at the end of last season that his contract was going to be terminated.

Galtier was in charge of PSG for exactly one year.

He oversaw 50 games during his time in charge of the Paris club, winning 34, drawing six and losing 10.

Galtier guided PSG to the Ligue 1 title, having also won the Trophee des Champions earlier in the season.

PSG said in a club statement: "The entire Paris Saint-Germain team would like to thank Christophe Galtier, as well as his assistants Thierry Oleksiak and Joao Sacramento, for their professionalism and commitment throughout the season, and wish them all the best for the rest of their careers."

Enrique's arrival was announced around three hours after news of Galtier's departure had broken.

Another club statement read: "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."

Enrique, 53, said: "I'm delighted to be joining Paris in order to enjoy a new experience.

"It's so exciting to meet new people, to live in this city, to learn a new language and, above all, to manage PSG."

Lionel Messi left PSG earlier this summer. Meanwhile the future of fellow superstar Kylian Mbappe remains uncertain.

But Enrique added: "I have no doubt that we will have a great team."

Enrique's most recent management role came with the Spanish national team.

He led Spain in 47 games, winning 26, drawing 14 and losing seven.

Enrique started his managerial career with Barcelona B in 2008.

After three years he left to join Roma. Twelve months later he moved to Celta Vigo before returning to Barca to take charge of the first team in May 2014.

In three years as Barca boss, Enrique won nine trophies, including two La Liga titles and the 2014/15 UEFA Champions League.

Luis Enrique pictured at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November 2022 when he was in charge of the Spain national team

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