Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier has appeared to rule himself out of taking over at Newcastle United by indicating a potential stay with Les Verts.
Galtier has been mooted as a contender to take over at St. James' Park in the summer, with current boss John Carver expected to stand aside for a more experienced hand.
But the French tactician appears set to stay with Saint-Etienne into the 2015/16 campaign.
Speaking after Saint-Etienne's 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Lorient earlier today, Galtier was asked about his future and potentially remaining with Les Verts.
"Staying at Saint-Etienne? That is a big possibility", he replied to beIN Sport.
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Galtier has seen his work with Saint-Etienne lauded in recent years and currently has the club sitting in fifth spot in the Ligue 1 table.
The 48-year-old took charge of Saint-Etienne in 2009 after numerous spells in the backroom staff at a number of clubs.
As a head coach, Galtier also counts Aris and Marseille amongst his former sides.
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