‘There are a lot of things I can’t control’: New PSG boss Christophe Galtier reveals he’s keen to keep Neymar at the club this summer but admits the final decision on the superstar’s future won’t rest in his alone hands
- Christophe Galtier has revealed that the decision about Neymar is not his alone
- The striker will feature heavily but has also been linked with an exit
- Boss Galtier replaced Mauricio Pochettino after being sacked this summer
New PSG boss Christopher Galtier has admitted he is interested in keeping neymar at the club this summer but insisted the final decision was not in his hands alone.
Galtier replaced the dismissed Maurice Pochettino in the hot seat this summer and was quick to put the law on his squad by saying those not in his plans will be sold.
However, superstar Neymar is likely to feature heavily again next season – although the tricky striker will play his football depends on the hierarchy.
PSG boss Christophe Galtier said the final decision on Neymar’s future is not in his hands
Galtier replaced Mauricio Pochettino this summer and has imposed the law on his players
“Yes, I was clear. After that, I repeat, there are a lot of things in this area that I can’t control,” Galtier said The team when asked about the subject.
The 55-year-old has also outlined his plans to shrink his ranks, with the Ligue 1 champions’ first-team made up in part by a host of injured players.
Galtier added: “We have 26 or 27 players apart from the goalkeepers, that’s huge.
Neymar is expected to feature heavily next season but has also been linked with a move
“There are players for whom the places are reduced. We spoke to them. It wasn’t an easy exercise.
“They are players we have to respect. We start this season with 21 field players and some youngsters.
“The big clubs that perform at a very high level are the ones that manage to integrate the best young people into an experienced and quality workforce.”
One star who could leave in this window is defender Presnel Kimpembe.
Galtier is also now interested in reducing the size of his roster, with several outcasts on the way out
Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel are said to be interested in the centre-back as they seek reinforcements following the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger.
But Galtier has said that he and his player “laughed” at the speculation.
“I have read everything that has been said about Kimpembe. We even laughed about it together. I like him – he’s a great centre-back but I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Galtier said.
