In the After Foot show on RMC this Tuesday, November 18, he praised the collective performance but especially the majestic work of Luis Enrique on all levels. The Spanish technician won over all observers.
“ When you see the team struggling a little in the first half, everything that starts to happen… Luis Enrique is central in this project, not only as a great coach, he transmitted a lot to the younger players. It was PSG’s destiny to end up with this type of squad and this new energy. It turns into a dream for everyone. It was so beautiful,” he said.
Leonardo had approached Luis Enrique
Leonardo has an important place in the history of Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian was one of the architects of this PSG QSI version by taking the club to a new dimension. During his first term as sporting director from 2011 to 2013, the 56-year-old admitted to having contacted Luis Enrique who appeared without a shortlist. But ultimately, the Brazilian managed to sign Carlo Ancelotti who was his number 1 choice.
“ I worked for six years with Carlo Ancelotti in Milan, then in Parisconfided Leonardo in After Foot this Tuesday evening. I was also his player for three months. We lived together for ten years. But Luis Enrique, and this is a scoop, we called him in 2012! I spoke with Luis Enrique about PSG, but it was at a time when he couldn’t. »
