Here is all you need to know about Christophe Galtier, former Paris Saint-Germain coach who is under arrest following racist remarks and his wife, son and net worth
On Friday morning, Galtier and his son John Valovic-Galtier were taken into custody to be questioned.
Christophe Galtier bio, age, wife, son, salary, net worth, teams coached, tactics, record
Galtier, whose son was freed on no charges, was reported to the public prosecutor’s office and will face a trial in Nice on December 15 for psychological harassment and discrimination, according to a tweet from prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme. Galtier faces a potential three-year jail term and a 45,000 euro ($49,000) fine if proven guilty.
Galtier, who is leaving PSG but is still under contract, denied allegations that he made anti-Muslim and racist remarks when serving as the manager of the French club Nice when the matter first came to light earlier this year.
In an email to the club’s owners that was leaked, former Nice director of football Julien Fournier accused Galtier of complaining that the team had too many Black and Muslim players. This information was reported by RMC Sport and other French media outlets.
Who is Christophe Galtier?
Christophe Galtier is a French professional football manager and former player and was born on August 23, 1966. He is currently 56 years old. Galtier, a defender, was a journeyman professional who played for six clubs throughout his 15-year career, including four clubs in France, one club each in Italy and China, and Marseille for the majority of that time.
Galtier and Carlo Ancelotti shared the Manager of the Year trophy at the 2013 Trophées UNFP du football with Saint-Etienne. He won it again in 2019 after Lille finished second in the 2018–19 Ligue 1 season. After leading Lille to their fourth Ligue 1 championship in club history in 2021, Galtier captured the trophy for a third time. Galtier spent a year with Nice before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, where he won the Ligue 1 championship once more.
Christophe Galtier reportedly earned R13 million a month at PSG.
He used a 4-3-3 when he wanted to play with a single pivot, and changed to a 4-2-3-1 if he wanted the security of two players in defensive midfield and much of his team’s attacking play was based around the movements and rotations of the full-backs and wingers.
Christophe Galtier’s family
🚨 BREAKING: Christophe Galtier allegedly said in an email about his former OGC Nice squad:
📧 'You have built a team of scum. There are only blacks and half the team go to the mosque on Friday'.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 30, 2023
Christophe Galtier is married to Grace Galtier. Her unwavering support and presence have undoubtedly been crucial in his life. He has succeeded in keeping his life secret however, he has a son named John Valovic-Galtier.
What is Christophe Galtier’s net worth?
The estimated net worth or income of Christophe Galtier is $5 million. His principal source of money stems from his time playing football.