Luis Enrique has rejected the idea of taking over as manager of Manchester United next season, preferring to remain at Paris Saint-Germain or move to a club with a better project than the one at Old Trafford.
Enrique’s contract with PSG expires in the summer of 2027, and the French club’s management has been working in recent weeks to extend the Spaniard’s stay at the Parc des Princes for as long as possible. However, the outcome remains uncertain.
According to the Mirror, Enrique was Manchester United’s first choice to take over permanently after Michael Carrick, and some English officials traveled to Paris to negotiate with him a few days ago.
Surprisingly, Enrique completely rejected the idea of managing United, believing the sporting project is not suitable for him. He also fears the prospect of not managing a team that will be playing in the Champions League next season, especially given the fierce competition for the top four positions in the Premier League.
Staying with Paris Saint-Germain remains the 55-year-old coach’s first choice, or a move to an English club, which certainly won’t be Manchester United.
It’s worth noting that Enrique is a strong candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City should the latter leave at the end of the current season, and his name has also been mentioned as a possible replacement for Arne Slot at Liverpool.
