Luis Enrique denies any rumors about a rejected contract with PSG: 'There are fake news'

The landscape of world football currently has a clear protagonist: Luis Enrique. The Spanish strategist has transformed Paris Saint-Germain into an unstoppable juggernaut, achieving what many thought impossible at the Parc des Princes. Under his guidance, PSG has swept every available trophy, dominating the domestic scene with Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions, while finally conquering the "Holy Grail" of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.

Adding the Intercontinental Cup to the cabinet in late 2025 has officially revalidated the Gijón native as the best manager in the world today. While he boasts a squad of generational talents, his tactical rigurosity and ability to manage egos have been the true catalysts for this golden era.

The 2026 season began just as the previous one ended: with silverware. After a tense penalty shootout victory against Olympique de Marseille to secure another French Super Cup, a storm of rumors began to brew. With Ruben Amorim recently departing Manchester United, the English press immediately identified Luis Enrique as the primary target to restore glory to Old Trafford.

However, "Lucho" was quick to dismantle these reports. In a recent press conference, he addressed the "fake news" surrounding his future, reaffirming his commitment to the project in Paris where he remains under contract until June 2027.

"These are just rumors; there are always rumors surrounding PSG. We are used to it," the Spaniard stated firmly. "There is a lot of fake news out there. The goal of these reports is often to destabilize the players and the squad, but that is not going to happen. While negotiations are part of football, they remain private. We know exactly what we want, and our focus is on the next trophy."

The Spaniard joined the Parisian side in 2023, replacing Christoph Galtier, and since then he has overseen 145 matches in charge of the French club, recording 103 wins, 23 draws, and 19 defeats, resulting in a 76% performance rate since taking over on the bench. Figures that back up the excellent work of the native of Gijón, which have secured him several more years at the club.

These numbers represent the highest win percentage of any PSG manager in the modern era who has overseen more than 100 games. It is a level of consistency that has led the Qatari ownership to consider offering him a "lifetime contract" or a long-term extension beyond 2027 to ensure the club's dominance continues throughout the decade.

There is no rest for the champions. Luis Enrique is already preparing his squad for a high-intensity clash this Monday, January 12, in the Coupe de France. In a rare and exciting "Derby de Paris," PSG will face their cross-town rivals, Paris FC, in the Round of 32.

While Paris FC currently competes in a lower tier, the emotional stakes of a city derby always present a risk. Luis Enrique is expected to utilize a "controlled rotation" strategy, giving minutes to rising stars while keeping his core veterans fresh for the resumption of the Champions League knockout stages.

Luis Enrique has managed to do what neither Ancelotti, Tuchel, nor Pochettino could: create a cohesive, winning culture that thrives on tactical flexibility rather than just individual brilliance. For Manchester United, the dream of hiring the Spaniard seems destined to remain just that—a dream. As long as the trophies keep piling up in Paris, the "Parisian King" has no intention of vacating his throne.