Luis Enrique in advanced talks with PSG over manager’s post

18.06.2023 - 16:41 theguardian.com

Luis Enrique is in advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain about taking over as their new manager. Luis Enrique, who left his post with Spain after the World Cup in December, has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Christophe Galtier after PSG’s talks with Julian Nagelsmann broke down.

It is understood that the 53-year-old is expected to agree terms in the coming days as he closes in on a return to club management for the first time since leaving Barcelona in 2017.

Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Negotiations are yet to be finalised but Luis Enrique is believed to now be discussing the composition of his backroom staff and could be unveiled as PSG’s new manager this week.

They were also linked with an approach for the Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, this week but appear to have settled on Luis Enrique, who was also in contention to take over at Chelsea before the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.

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Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi on Wednesday insisted superstar forward Kylian Mbappe "must sign a new contract" if he wants to remain at the club next season. "The position is very clear. If Kylian wants to stay, he must sign a new contract. We can't let the best player in the world today leave for free. It's impossible," Khelaifi said when asked about the France forward after Luis Enrique was unveiled as the club's new coach. "He said he would not leave for free. If somebody has changed his mind, that is not my fault."

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Paris St Germain have signed Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon for €60 million, with the defensive midfielder signing a five-year contract.

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In the wake of Pep Guardiola's stunning treble with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain turning to Luis Enrique, it is clear Spanish coaching is in vogue. The duo, both treble winners at Barcelona, are joined by plenty of compatriots at other top-flight sides on the continent. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Guardiola's former assistant, ran City close for the English title last season. With a different approach to the game, Unai Emery has pulled up trees with Aston Villa, Bournemouth sprang for the exciting Andoni Iraola, while Julen Lopetegui helped Wolves avoid the drop and Marseille appointed Marcelino Garcia Toral in June.

PSG appoint Enrique as new coach to replace Galtier

Paris St Germain have appointed former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique as their new manager on a two-year contract after the Ligue 1 champions parted ways with Christophe Galtier earlier on Wednesday.

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Slovakia captain Milan Skriniar became Paris Saint Germain's first signing of the summer on Thursday, joining on a free transfer a year after the French champions declined to pay Inter Milan 70 million euros ($76 million). The 28-year-old defender joins a day after former Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique was unveiled as the club's new coach. He is the latest manager to be handed the task of delivering the Champions League trophy that has eluded the Qatari owners since they bought the club in 2011.