Source: a former PSG player may become the club's new coach

Former River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo may take over the French side Paris Saint-Germain, according to journalist Nicolo Scira.

Marcelo Gallardo, Getty Images

According to the source, PSG bosses are considering inviting Marcelo Gallardo to the position of the team's head coach. The Argentine specialist can start working at the club after the end of the current season. In the near future, Parisian representatives will hold preliminary talks with the 47-year-old specialist.

It should be added that Marcelo Gallardo defended the colors of PSG from 2006 to 2008 during his playing career.

Earlier it was reported that Thomas Tuchel would become the new PSG manager. The German specialist allegedly agreed to take over the Parisians, but put forward several conditions.