PSG manager disregards Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid

Luis Enrique, the PSG manager spoke in a recent interview about the Kylian Mbappe situation. He disregarded the transfer of the Frenchman to Real Madrid, which took place earlier this summer. The former Spain manager said, “Kylian Mbappé is a MARVELOUS player. What a shame he went to Real Madrid.”

Luis Enrique was in charge when FC Barcelona defeated PSG in La Remontada, arguably one of the greatest comebacks in UEFA Champions League history. Thus, the draw that pitted the Catalans against Les Parisiens twice in the same tournament last season presented an odd scenario. And Enrique was the manager at Parc des Princes this time.

Even though they had won the first leg and were off to a strong start in the rematch, Ronald Araujo's late red card changed everything, as PSG staged a stunning comeback to oust Barcelona from the Champions League. In an interview with the media, current PSG coach and Barcelona great Luis Enrique talked about what it was like to play the Blaugrana in the UEFA Champions League the previous season.

Luis Enrique said, “Facing Barcelona was a terrible experience. I feel sorry, but all the feelings are mixed. Coming home was a joy, but facing the club that gave me so much as a player and as a coach was a very difficult experience for me, my children and my wife. I hope I don’t have to play against them again this season.”

“I can’t imagine playing a final against Barcelona” : Luis Enrique

At the end, he acknowledged that, at any moment in his management career, it would be extremely difficult for him to play in a final against Barcelona. He said, “I can’t imagine playing a final against Barcelona, ​​it would be a disaster. I hope it doesn’t happen.”

After taking over as manager of FC Barcelona in 2014, Luis Enrique guided the group to a remarkable treble in his first season. Before signing with PSG last year, the 54-year-old strategist oversaw the Spanish national team after leaving the club in 2017.