"The management of Al Duhail Sports Club extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the technical director of the first team, Mr Christophe Galtier, and his coaching staff following the end of his contract with the club.

"We wish them all the best in their next endeavours," the club said on their social media account.

Galtier, who was in charge of French champions Paris Saint-Germain prior to moving to Qatar, assumed the Al Duhail post in October, 2023.

Al Duhail will make a return to the upcoming season of the AFC Champions League Elite after missing out on the last edition.