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Getty Images SportLuis Enrique handed new contract at PSG as four first-team stars sign extensions - including Man Utd-linked Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint-Germain have been busy as the Ligue 1 giants have handed contract extensions to head coach Luis Enrique and four star players.
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- Luis Enrique signs new PSG contract through to 2027
- Four first-team stars also sign renewals
- Man Utd-linked Mendes extends until 2029
WHAT HAPPENED?
Luis Enrique has largely impressed as Paris Saint-Germain boss, leading the Ligue 1 giants to a domestic treble in his first season and to the Champions League semi-finals. This season, Les Parisiens have impressed again as they sit atop the league standings despite losing star striker Kylian Mbappe in the summer to Real Madrid.
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
PSG bosses are clearly happy with Luis Enrique's work as the former Barcelona manager has been handed a new contract until the summer of 2027 with the Parisiens also handing extensions to four first-team stars: Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Manchester United-linked full-back Nuno Mendes and Yoram Zague. Hakimi, Vitinha and Mendes' deals have been extended until 2029, while 18-year-old Zague has been handed improved terms through to 2028.
Getty Images SportWHAT LUIS ENRIQUE SAID
Speaking after the announcement, Luis Enrique said to PSG's official website: “I’m very happy to continue this story with Paris Saint-Germain. I feel very comfortable here; we have all that we need in order to work in the best possible conditions. I think that the future looks very bright, and I hope to enjoy a lot more success with the club.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?
Luis Enrique has a major task on his hands up next as Paris Saint-Germain will travel to fellow French side Brest to play in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, February 11 as they look to make their way into the knockout stages.