Christophe Galtier doubted his ability to manage PSG | OneFootball

Speaking to Marca, Christophe Galtier has said that he doubted his ability to manage Paris Saint-Germain. Having joined from OGC Nice in the summer, the Frenchman has led the reigning Ligue 1 champions to the top of the domestic division, whilst the club also progressed from their Champions League group.

In a revealing interview, transcribed by L’Équipe, Galtier said that when he was offered the role, he doubted whether he was good enough to accept it. Following Luis Campos’ arrival in the summer, Galtier became the priority for the managerial position vacated by Mauricio Pocchettino.

Campos had previously worked with Galtier at Lille, where the pair led Les Dogues to the Ligue 1 title. “I didn’t know if I was strong enough to accept Luis Campos’ offer,” said Galtier. The former Nice manager, who led Les Aiglons to the Coupe de France final last season continued, “If I didn’t accept it, I may as well have retired because you’re only given one chance in your life to manage this big club and these players.”

There isn’t a big champion without a big personality,” said Galtier, who denied that there is any jealousy between the three of them.