Appointed last year, Gaultier’s position has come under severe scrutiny after a poor start to 2023 as PSG crashed out of the Champions League and French Cup in the last 16.
He has come under further pressure since being accused of making racist and discriminatory comments about players last season while in charge of Nice.
Prosecutors in Nice have launched a preliminary investigation into possible “racial or religious discrimination” following allegations that apparently surfaced in an email sent by Nice’s former sports director Julien Fournier and reported by various French media Was.
Gaultier, who vehemently denies the allegations, has been the target of threats and on Friday his lawyer confirmed the 56-year-old was taking legal action against Fournier and two journalists for defamation.
“I’m not interested in my position. I’m focused on the team, the importance of winning games and the club’s 11th title, so I’m looking past everything that’s happening outside,” Gaultier said.