Luis Enrique unveiled as new PSG manager following sacking of Christophe Galtier

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Luis Enrique has been appointed as the new manager of Paris St Germain after Christophe Galtier was relieved of the position. </p>

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The French club parted company with Galtier on Wednesday despite his success in leading them to a record 11th Ligue 1 title in his first season in charge. </p>

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Enrique, who had been out of work since stepping down from his role with Spain after last year's World Cup, has signed a two-year deal. </p>

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A statement read: "Paris St Germain is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Enrique as head coach of the professional team. The Spanish coach has signed a two-year contract." </p>

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Galtier's position had been the subject of speculation since PSG exited the Champions League at the last-16 stage. </p>

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His team went on to pip Lens to the domestic title by a single point but the 56-year-old's eventual departure came as little surprise. </p>

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His exit and replacement by Enrique is not the only change at the club this summer with seven-time world player of the year Lionel Messi having also departed. </p>

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The future of another star player, Neymar, is also uncertain. </p>

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Enrique, 53, will spearhead a renewed attempt to succeed on the European stage. </p>

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The Spaniard said: "I am delighted to arrive in Paris to live a new experience there. It's so exciting to meet new people, to live in this city, to learn a new language and above all to coach PSG." </p>

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Enrique, who had a distinguished playing career with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Spain, has also had spells coaching Roma and Celta Vigo. </p>

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He led Barca to the Champions League in 2015 and also won LaLiga twice with the Catalan giants before spending four years with the Spanish national side. </p>

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He is the fourth new coach at PSG in just over five years after Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pocehttino and Galtier. </p>

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PSG said in a statement: "At the end of the 2022-2023 season, Paris Saint-Germain informed Christophe Galtier of its decision to terminate his contract as first-team coach." </p>

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