17:23
End of live
This is the end of this live dedicated to the presentation of the new PSG coach, Luis Enrique. The new era begins in the Parisian club.
Good evening to all.
17:20
Work begins for Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique will get to know his group on July 10 when training resumes. A tour of Japan is then planned before the first Ligue 1 match against Lorient on the weekend of August 12 and 13.
In the meantime, the soap opera Kylian Mbappé will continue. Luis Enrique doesn’t know yet if he can count on the Frenchman next season.
17:14
What to remember from this press conference
Luis Enrique wants to install a very attacking game at Paris Saint-Germain and is not afraid of the pressure that will weigh on his shoulders in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappé must sign a new contract if he wants to stay. “We cannot let the best player in the world leave for free”, assured Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. No discussion about the recruits was revealed by the new coach. There is no doubt, however, that the kernel will be convincing.
17:10
The press conference ends
“You got what you wanted, didn’t you? laughs Nasser Al-Khelaïfi as he leaves the press conference room.
17:10
The president evokes the case of Kylian Mbappé
“My position is very clear. If Kylian wants to stay, we want it too. But he has to sign a new contract. We can’t let the best player in the world go for free. It’s very clear. »
17:07
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi returns to answer questions
The president is very comfortable and laughs as he begins this press conference.
17:06
Luis Enrique talks about Champions League pressure
“I love this pressure. She is magnificent. There are dozens of teams aiming for a victory in the Champions League, who sometimes have more experience than us, but that’s not why we can’t win. You have to be ambitious, it’s positive in life. We want to get the best version of the team, it’s one of my challenges and I fully assume it. »
17:03
Will Neymar be important in Enrique’s PSG?
“I haven’t talked to him yet. I discussed with Kimpembe and Mukiele because they were present today but not with the others. For the rest, this is information that I cannot give you. There will be changes, that’s for sure, it’s the beginning of a new era. »
17:01
On recruits and contract renewals
“Since the beginning of the negotiations, we have been talking about the core. I trust this club, it’s a club that wants to win. We work on the same line, hand in hand. »
17:00
Luis Enrique talks about his relationship with journalists
“Everything is going to be perfect because I don’t understand anything at all. You can say what you want, I won’t understand”, laughs Luis Enrique, who explains that he remembered his introduction in French by heart, after having worked with his wife who speaks the language perfectly.
16:58
On his management style with the stars
“As a player, I played in Barcelona and Madrid, I coached big clubs with very big players, especially in Barcelona. Football players are selfish but smart. You have to give them a stage on which they can give their best and go for big titles. »
16:57
The case of Kylian Mbappé is mentioned
“Discussions regarding the workforce will remain private. We will try to make the best possible squad. »
16:56
On his gaming identity
“Offensive identity is non-negotiable. It’s my philosophy. My job as a coach is to adapt, but I can tell you that we will play collectively and offensively. »
16:55
The coach talks about his relationship with Luis Campos
“We have already been working on the workforce for quite some time. I have often got on well with the sporting directors and it is a great honor to work with Luis Campos. I am convinced that we will have a great team and I am very happy. »
16:53
Luis Enrique presents his staff
The new coach arrives at PSG with three assistants he knows well and in whom he has complete confidence. A fourth member is still to arrive before July 10.
16:52
The new coach is already talking about his style of play
“My idea of football is an attacking, attacking game that is entertaining for the public. I think the fans are going to like what’s going to happen a lot. »
16:51
Luis Enrique begins in French
The Spanish coach introduced this press conference in French, which he is already learning. “I thank the club for the trust,” he explained.
16:49
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi presents his coach
The president believes that he is “one of the greatest coaches, not for his record but for his game.”
16:48
The president thanks Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos
“I want to thank our former player, Lionel Messi, the greatest player of all time. And I also thank Sergio Ramos, our soldier. »
16:47
The press conference begins
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Luis Enrique have arrived and speak to the press.
16:08
5 p.m., new schedule
The wait continues. The press conference has now been postponed to 5 p.m.
16:00
New delay
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Luis Enrique still do not appear in front of journalists.
15:35
Another half hour of patience
15:02
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s plane late
This is the reason for the postponement of this press conference. The plane of the president of PSG could not take off on time and he is expected to launch the presentation.
14:43
New delay: 4 p.m.
According to our journalists on site, the press conference has been postponed again. It shouldn’t start before 4 p.m.
14:29
Press conference postponed again
PSG announces for the moment 2:45 p.m. for the start of this presentation of the new coach.
14:18
Start of the press conference at 2:30 p.m.
The 30 minutes delay is confirmed. Luis Enrique should be introduced in about ten minutes.
14:17
Two new players approaching
Kang-in Lee (22) and Cher Ndour (18) are expected to be Paris Saint-Germain’s next two signings. PSG are already at six recruits since the start of this transfer window.
13:56
Earlier, PSG formalized the departure of Christophe Galtier
13:26
The press conference is delayed for at least 30 minutes
13:24
Nasser al-Khelaifi will obviously be present
The president of PSG will be there to present his new coach, and there is no doubt that he will be assailed with questions about the Parisian transfer window, and obviously the future of Kylian Mbappé.
13:24
This press conference will start at 2 p.m.…
And will take place at the new PSG training center in Poissy, which will be presented to journalists for the occasion.
13:24
Hello everyone and welcome to Le Parisien
It is the Luis Enrique era that opens at PSG with the Spanish coach’s first press conference.
