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PSG hire Galtier as new coach after sacking Pochettino
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Christophe Galtier attends a press conference at the Parc des Princes stadium, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Paris. Christophe Galtier became Paris Saint-Germain's seventh coach in 11 years under the club's ambitious Qatari-backed ownership, with Mauricio Pochettino becoming the fourth straight coach to be fired during that time. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla).
Christophe Galtier attends a press conference at the Parc des Princes stadium, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Paris. Christophe Galtier became Paris Saint-Germain's seventh coach in 11 years under the club's ambitious Qatari-backed ownership, with Mauricio Pochettino becoming the fourth straight coach to be fired during that time. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla).
PARIS (AP) — Christophe Galtier became Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) seventh coach in 11 years of Qatari-backed ownership after Mauricio Pochettino was fired on Tuesday.

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi presented Galtier to media at a news conference and said, “We have a new era to start, a new atmosphere, new objectives.”

Galtier said he felt “emotional” and “proud” to take charge on a two-year contract.

“We have to work in the right way to make people happy,” Galtier said. “I am prepared. If I accepted this job and this responsibility, it's because I'm capable of it.”

Galtier stated there will be no favours for star players long perceived as overly indulged at PSG.

“Commitment, respect, and the team above all. If, unfortunately, players step away from that then they will be left out," Galtier said. “Not one player will be above what a squad should be. I am a very demanding coach.”

Galtier urged for a smaller squad but wants the injury-prone Neymar in it. PSG also boasts Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

“You have to find a balance in the side, but I have a very precise idea about what I’m expecting from Neymar. Of course I want him to stay. It’s better to have world-class players with you.”

Long seen as too close to star players, al-Khelaifi also demanded an improved mentality.

“No one is above the club,” he said. “If a player doesn’t want to respect the rules in place then he has no place here.”

Al-Khelaifi said former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was not approached.

“We never spoke to Zidane,” he said. "Christophe was our No. 1 option from the beginning."

Pochettino had one year left on his contract. He followed Thomas Tuchel, Unai Emery and Laurent Blanc in being fired by PSG since 2016.