Although he has actively withdrawn from the race for the head coach position at Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp still pointed out that "the coaching market is being rearranged" at the present time. The reason is that Xabi Alonso is not the only strategist who has lost his job at a top European club since the beginning of the year.
On January 1st, less than 6 months after raising the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, Enzo Maresca was sacked by Chelsea after publicly criticizing the board of directors. Only 4 days later, Manchester United also terminated his contract with Ruben Amorim for statements that were considered immature.
While Chelsea decided to appoint Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg, Man United only appointed Michael Carrick as interim coach until the end of the season. This immediately sparked a series of speculations surrounding the name that will officially succeed Amorim at Old Trafford in the summer.
The context becomes even more complicated when Arne Slot is still under great pressure at Liverpool, and Pep Guardiola is said to be able to leave Manchester City before his contract expires in 2027. In that context, it is not difficult to understand why Klopp is showing interest in the coaching rotation taking place, even from the perspective of an observer.
Notably, the situation may become even more attractive amid unverified rumors that Luis Enrique is considering moving to lead one of the top clubs in England. However, the question remains whether the Spanish coach really wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain or not?
Whether Enrique really wants to leave PSG's project when his contract expires this summer is still a big question mark, and not only because of the clear successes he has achieved. Along with Sporting Director Luis Campos, Enrique has reshaped PSG, shifting the focus from recruiting superstars to developing and optimizing available resources.
The Spanish coach himself also admitted that he has built a very strong connection with both players and fans. This is clearly shown through the emotional moment after the match in Munich, when PSG fans laid banners in memory of his daughter Xana - who passed away in 2019.
I always think about Xana, but the last moment of the match with that banner was really touching. Fans are our 12th player. The great team we have today is thanks to their constant support - Luis Enrique shared.
He also reiterated his promise on the first day he set foot in Paris: "When I first came to PSG, when my French was worse than now, I said the ultimate goal was to fill the traditional room. The only title missing was the Champions League. And now we have done it".
If just a UEFA Champions League title was enough, Enrique could have left last summer. But clearly, his ambition does not stop there. The goal that this strategist publicly pursues is "continuing to conquer the football world". This is an ambition shared with Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the entire team.
Therefore, the information that PSG is trying to keep Enrique with a long-term contract, even lifetime, seems much more reliable than rumors that he has decided to leave Parc des Princes after the summer.
There are always many rumors surrounding PSG, many fake news. They try to cause instability for players and the team, but that will not happen" - Enrique emphasized.
In the context of the European coach market fluctuating strongly, Enrique seems still completely satisfied with his current position in the French capital. This is not only not a pleasant news for PSG's opponents in the Champions League, but also a disappointment for teams that are hoping to recruit one of the most admired coaches in Europe at the moment.
