Luis Enrique confirmed on Friday that he shared Paris Saint-German’s position on the handling of the Kylian Mbappé case.
Free in June 2024, the French striker is “punished” by the club following his refusal to extend and is not available to the coach before the start of the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season.
Reigning champion of France, PSG launches its season this Saturday with the reception of Lorient at the Parc des Princes.
Before the first day of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique answered questions from journalists and spoke in particular about the situation of Kylian Mbappé.
Following his refusal to extend his contract or leave during the transfer window, the 24-year-old striker is punished by management.
A position validated by the new coach of the first team.
“I remind you of the club’s philosophy which was stated very clearly by the president, it is that the club is above everything, indicated the Spanish technician this Friday in front of the press.”
“Above the players, the coaches, sports directors… And this is a position that I share 100%.”
He hopes for a way out of the deadlock
Arrived during the offseason after the ousting of Christophe Galtier, Luis Enrique will start the Ligue 1 season with a largely overhauled workforce.
Lionel Messi left for MLS, Sergio Ramos was not extended and the Neymar-Verratti duo also risk leaving during the transfer window.
On the arrivals side, Milan Skriniar or Lucas Hernandez and Gonçalo Ramos have signed.
Ousmane Dembélé will also arrive in Paris. So many changes that have upset the balance of the team. The deal seems even more complex for Kylian Mbappé.
Linked to PSG until June 2024, the Frenchman wants to complete his contract and finds himself in a showdown with his management.
Luis Enrique, he still hopes to see him sign a new lease with Paris as had already been the case in 2022.
“The Mbappé theme is a theme that has already appeared in the past. A positive solution had been found between the club and the player before my arrival” , again recalled the former coach of Spain.
“So I hope KLuithat’s something that will happen again and that it will end with an agreement between the player and the club. That’s something I would like very much.”
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