Christophe Galtier and Son Taken Into Police Custody
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier and his son John Valovic-Galtier have been taken into police custody due to allegations of discrimination while Galtier was Nice boss, according to reports in France. The 56-year-old is expected to leave PSG this summer and the investigation is ongoing.
Allegations of Discrimination
French publication L’Equipe report that both Galtier and his son are facing accusations of racism from ex-Nice sporting director Julien Fournier. RMC Sport report that they were taken into police custody at 8:45am on Friday as part of the investigation into alleged discrimination, with prosecutors having 24 hours to either charge or release both men.
Fournier has alleged that Galtier made ‘discriminatory, racist and Islamophobic remarks’ during his time at Nice, which ran from 28 June 2021 – 27 June 2022. Le Parisien report that Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère and players at the club have been interviewed as part of the investigation.
Galtier’s Future at PSG
In terms of Galtier’s future at Paris Saint-Germain, he is expected to be replaced by Luis Enrique as manager in the coming days. The slightly odd situation sees Enrique’s arrival already confirmed, with the Spaniard expected to be unveiled as boss this weekend, although Galtier’s exit has not yet been finalized.
Conclusion
Christophe Galtier and his son John Valovic-Galtier have been taken into police custody due to allegations of discrimination while Galtier was Nice boss. The investigation is ongoing and it is expected that Galtier will be replaced by Luis Enrique as manager of Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days.