Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier insisted Thursday he is planning for next season despite a disappointing maiden campaign in charge and recent allegations of racist remarks.
PSG are easing towards a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title and can move 11 points clear of second-placed Marseille when they visit rock-bottom Angers on Friday.
But they have lost eight matches in all competitions since the World Cup, including home and away defeats in a tame Champions League last-16 exit to Bayern Munich.
The domestic league title is the only major trophy still in their sights in the closing weeks of the season.
Galtier has also denied claims he made racist comments while in charge of Nice last term, revealed in a reported email sent by then Nice director Julien Fournier.
"Am I convinced I'll be the coach next season? I plan to be the coach of PSG next season," Galtier said.
"I'm very focused on work... I'm very active with the staff, with the players. I know the importance of going for this title...
"I also plan for the future."
Galtier masterminded Lille's shock Ligue 1 triumph ahead of PSG in 2021 but winning that trophy again would only meet the lowest of expectations in the capital.
Lionel Messi is set to leave the club at the end of the season and was booed by fans at the Parc des Princes earlier this month.
Neymar has been out injured since February, while speculation remains about Kylian Mbappe's future.
Under-pressure PSG boss Galtier ‘working’ for next season
- Afp, Paris
- 21 April, 2023 12:00 AM
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