Paris Saint-Germain
May 2026
PSG secured their 14th Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win over Lens. Despite dominance, Luis Enrique described the campaign as challenging, crediting the team’s resilience under pressure.
David Beckham
May 2026
David Beckham revealed that Luis Enrique effectively lived at PSG’s training ground during his debut season, highlighting an obsessive commitment to reshaping the club’s identity. Enrique focused on tactical planning, squad structure, and long-term vision, shifting PSG away from a star-driven model toward a disciplined, collective system that has led to consecutive Champions League finals.
Roberto De Zerbi
February 2026
Marseille ended De Zerbi’s tenure by mutual consent after a 5-0 loss to PSG. He leaves with the club fourth and 12 points off the top, after finishing second last season. The decision followed heavy pressure after an early Champions League exit and the collapse in Le Classique, where De Zerbi apologised for the performance. Marseille’s statement says leadership agreed a change was needed for the run-in.
Luis Enrique
January 2026
Luis Enrique responded to Manchester United speculation by stressing he is happy at PSG, with reports indicating an extension may be coming. Asked directly about his future amid United’s search for a permanent manager, he gave a clear message of contentment in Paris. In parallel, Carrick reiterated he is focused on improving United and accepts the club’s longer-term decision will be made later.
Ousmane Dembélé
January 2026
PSG thrashed Marseille 5-0 in Le Classique to go top of Ligue 1, with Dembélé scoring twice including an outside-of-the-foot strike being touted online as a possible Puskas contender. PSG built a dominant win with an own goal credited to Facundo Medina plus goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee, while Dembélé’s second came after driving in from the right and finishing with a creative outside-foot shot. Post-match he said PSG are “back” and aiming to win everything in the run-in.
Luis Enrique
January 2026
PSG have reportedly opened negotiations to extend Luis Enrique’s contract, making a Manchester United move unlikely despite him being on United’s shortlist. PSG want to remove uncertainty with less than 18 months left and are prioritising renewal after major success, with Enrique shaping recruitment and squad direction alongside Campos and backing youth additions like Dro Fernandez.
Jamie Carragher
January 2026
Carragher said Carrick should not be considered for the permanent United job, arguing he lacks the elite level needed to win the Premier League. He compared Carrick to Rosenior as managers unlikely to topple top-tier rivals, then selected a shortlist of Nagelsmann, Tuchel, Luis Enrique, and Howe, with Tuchel singled out as having the edge and confrontational drive to reset a drifting club.
Luis Enrique
January 2026
Luis Enrique defended Diaz after his late Panenka penalty was saved, a moment that became a focal point of criticism following Morocco’s defeat to Senegal. He argued football outcomes should not define a player’s character, cited the pressure created by the long delay and protests before the kick, and noted many elite players have taken Panenkas in major matches, with judgment changing only based on whether it goes in.
