PSG go 'all in' for Chelsea legend

Tom Weber

• Updated: 8 May 2023 10:51 BST
• 3 min read

Christophe Galtier's time at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be coming to an end, and the French behemoth have reportedly identified Jose Mourinho as his successor.

Though PSG are cruising to another Ligue 1 title, failure in the Champions League and off-field drama have made Galtier's position as head coach untenable. Indeed, the expectation is that the 56-year-old will be sacked at the end of the season.

With Lionel Messi on his way out as well following his suspension and even Neymar being at least tentatively touted as a potential departure, massive changes are on the cards at PSG this summer.

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The Parisians still have not met with success in the Champions League - the very raison d'etre behind Qatar's investment in the club - and they are reportedly looking to a former champion in this competition to change that.

Mourinho to PSG

According to RMC, PSG are targeting legendary Chelsea manager and current AS Roma head coach Jose Mourinho to replace Galtier in the summer. Though personal contact with the 60-year-old has not been established, PSG's sporting director Luis Campos is already negotiating with superagent Jorge Mendes, claims the French outlet.

There is a potential roadblock, however: Mourinho is still under contract at Roma until 2024. Despite this, PSG will feel confident about securing his signature.

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Roma have run out of steam in recent weeks amid talk that Mourinho does not see eye to eye with the club's sporting hierarchy and owners, making a contract termination in the summer a distinct possibility.

Moreover, according to the Daily Express, Mourinho apparently rejected an approach by Chelsea during their coaching search as he is only prepared to take the reins at PSG or Real Madrid.

Spanish paper Fichajes claims that the French club are ready to go 'all in' for the 60-year-old Portuguese. He could be the face of a new-look PSG next season, but can he still deliver the goods?