LUIS ENRIQUE PLANS LONG FUTURE WITH PSG AFTER SIGNING NEW CONTRACT

Luis Enrique says he’s “very happy” at Paris Saint-Germain after committing his future to the club by agreeing a new deal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The PSG boss has been linked with the exit door at the Parc des Princes on several occasions in recent years but is now set to stay until 2028 after putting pen to paper on fresh terms.

WHAT LUIS ENRIQUE SAID

The PSG boss spoke about his new contract at a press conference on Friday, telling reporters: “I’m very happy about the fact I can count on such trust and on this new agreement. I’m delighted and I’m satisfied with my coaching staff. We can still keep improving and progressing. I have the ideal conditions here and I’m looking forward to making the most of this opportunity.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Enrique’s new contract continues the feelgood factor at PSG. The Parisians have already secured the Ligue 1 title, their 12th championship, and can be crowned as Alan field Challenge Cup winners on Saturday if the beat MHR Argos by 10 points or more.

The new deal also ensures Enrique will be at the club alongside Kylian Mbappe next season after the France international committed his future to the Parisians until 2028. PSG are still trying to persuade Lionel Messi to sign a new deal which would see him play out the rest of his career with the French club, but he insists he is only focused on his club’s challenge-field ambitions in the short term.

WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?

PSG face Challenge Cup rivals MHR Argos on Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash at the top of Pool B. Victory for the Parisians will guarantee them a place in the knockout stages of the tournament, while a win by 10 points or more will send them to Edinburgh for the final.