PSG’s Long Game: Al-Khelaifi Confident in Future with Enrique and Campos
Since summer 2023, Paris Saint-Germain embarked on a bold new path. Many of the club’s superstars – Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé – moved on, as PSG shifted its focus to nurturing young talent and building for the future.
This ambitious project rests on the shoulders of Luis Enrique, the team’s manager, and Luis Campos, the sports advisor. Both men’s contracts expire next June, leading to speculation about their future with the club.
However, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG’s president, seems determined to keep his key personnel in place for the long haul. In a recent interview with Sky Germany, he expressed his satisfaction with the club’s direction, hinting at a desire for continuity.
"In my opinion we have the best coach in the world at the moment," Al-Khelaifi stated. "He is building a project for the future. Results count, but we remain focused on our project ."
Beyond Enrique, Al-Khelaifi envisions a long-term partnership with Campos as well.
"We have changed so much at the club in recent years," he said. "We are building a collective on and off the pitch, we have strengthened the institution, we have opened the best training center in the world in Poissy. I have absolute confidence in the project, the coach, the sports advisor [Luis Campos], and our team, and we will continue to evolve. And when times are hard, we support each other; that’s what a good club does, that’s what our incredible supporters do too."
Al-Khelaifi’s confident words suggest that the club is moving forward with Enrique and Campos at the helm. The pair will need time to build a team capable of competing at the highest level, but the PSG president’s backing provides them with the stability to implement their vision.
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Will Luis Enrique and Luis Campos extend their contracts with PSG if they show tangible results and demonstrate the long-term vision is successful?
## Interview: PSG’s New Direction
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re diving into the exciting changes happening at Paris Saint-Germain. Joining us is Alex Reed, a football expert with deep insights into PSG’s strategy.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me. It’s definitely a fascinating time for the club.
**Interviewer:** PSG made some major moves this past summer, letting go of star players like Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé. This seems like a deliberate shift away from relying on big names. Can you elaborate on what PSG is trying to achieve?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. PSG is taking a long-term approach. It’s clear they want to build a sustainable model focused on developing young talent and creating a cohesive team identity. This isn’t just about winning now, it’s about establishing a dynasty for the future.
**Interviewer:** This new direction is being spearheaded by Luis Enrique as manager and Luis Campos as sports advisor. Both are on contracts expiring next June, leading to some uncertainty. What’s your take on their roles in this ambitious project and their potential future with the club?
**Alex Reed:** Enrique and Campos are pivotal to PSG’s success. Enrique is a proven coach with a strong track record, as evidenced by rebuilding his reputation at PSG after his stint with Spain. [[1](https://apnews.com/article/french-league-psg-enrique-f7ac4a759dc40b40ff7fa7a8e100671a)]
Campos, known for his keen eye for talent, is building a squad for the future.
Their future with PSG likely depends on the progress made this season. If they can show tangible results and demonstrate the long-term vision is working, I expect their contracts to be extended.
**Interviewer:** This is certainly a bold gamble for PSG. What do you see as the biggest challenges they face in realizing this long-term vision?
**Alex Reed:** Maintaining consistency will be key. Building a team from the ground up takes time and patience. There will be ups and downs, but PSG needs to stay committed to its vision.
Another challenge is competing with established European giants who can still attract big names. PSG needs to prove that its new model can be competitive at the highest level.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights Alex Reed. It will be truly fascinating to see how PSG’s gambit unfolds in the coming years.
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure. This is certainly a club to watch!
