“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the contract extension of its coach, Luis Enrique, as well as those of its players: Lucas Beraldo, Senny Mayulu, João Neves, Willian Pacho and Fabián Ruiz”. Surprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain announced the extension of its coach and several players just before the clash against AS Monaco on Friday, first via the announcer at the Parc des Princes, then on its social networks. Expected new contracts – we knew that the negotiations were very advanced – but the way of announcing it was surprising.
Regardless, for many supporters and observers, the Spanish coach’s extension is excellent news. The former FC Barcelona and Spanish selection is thus considered the main architect of the club’s recent successes, including this back-to-back in the Champions League. The Asturian tactician is now under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2030, to the delight of his players, the supporters and especially Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who had never been so under the spell of a coach since the arrival of QSI.
Colossal emoluments
Obviously, Luis Enrique was spoiled by his management. According to daily information The Team earlier this year, his salary increased from 12 million euros gross per season to 20 million euros gross per financial year. A salary increase that is getting people talking in Spain. “PSG is throwing the house out the window (Spanish expression for an extraordinary expense, Editor’s note)”title for example A.S.which evokes “a salary that flies into the clouds”. In the Spanish media, this is clearly not a criticism of PSG or the Spanish coach, quite the contrary, since everyone considers that it is amply deserved and justified.
“Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s constant praise of Luis Enrique goes even further. As proof of his confidence, a new contract, which once completed, will take Luis Enrique’s legacy at PSG to seven seasons. The first three have already served to make this leap in quality that management so desired”indicates the Cadena SER. “He becomes one of the highest paid coaches in the world, a more than deserved increase, Parisian supporters surely think”writes on his side Sportwho explains to his readers that “Luis Enrique changed the recent history of the French club”of which it is “the most successful coach in its history”. El Nacional goes even further: “Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, forced to do something crazy to prevent Luis Enrique from signing with Barça”. Regardless, everyone agrees that it is deserved!
