Luis Enrique contract update as PSG chairman speaks out after Liverpool job becomes free
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Luis Enrique's future at PSG has been the subject of speculation, with Liverpool looking for a new manager following Arne Slot's departureParis Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed confidence that Lus Enrique will remain the club’s manager, on the same day that the Liverpool job became available. The Reds parted company with Arne Slot on Saturday, with the Dutchman leaving Anfield after two years in charge.Slot had guided Liverpool to fifth place in the Premier League this season, qualifying for the Champions League in the process, but the club made the decision to make a change ahead of the summer transfer window.Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been listed as the early favourite to get the job at Liverpool, but there have been tentative links that Enrique could be a candidate.Saturday night saw Enrique guide PSG to victory in the Champions League final against Arsenal, claiming a 4-3 win in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.Al-Khelaifi spoke after PSG’s famous win, where he was asked about Enrique’s future at the club, amid rumours that he could put pen to paper on a new deal to remain at the Parc des Princes."He's very, very special, as a coach, human being, as a person, he is fantastic,” Al-Khelaifi told TNT Sports.
They all gave to this project."When specifically asked if he expects to still have Enrique as the club’s manager, Al-Khelaifi gave a clear answer.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"He's the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I'm really confident, and it's all about the project,” the PSG president said.
Despite the ex-Bournemouth boss looking likely to land it, Danny Murphy called on his old club to go for Enrique when speaking ahead of PSG's final with Arsenal.He said: "Part of me still thinks [Luis] Enrique, [Liverpool] might be able to nick him from PSG, especially if they beat Arsenal."I'm going to watch his mannerisms after the game tonight. If he cries, he's coming to Anfield."Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard reacted to the news of Slot’s departure, explaining why he believes the Reds will already have a replacement in mind."Well, look, I think we've all been around the game long enough to know how the 'process' works,” Gerrard told TNT Sports.