Paris Saint‑Germain’s new long‑term plan is anchored around manager Luis Enrique, who has secured a contract extension until 2030 and has signed several key players to the same future. The club’s latest season is built on the idea that winning after a title is the toughest challenge, a principle Enrique has embraced since taking over in 2023. With a record of three consecutive Ligue 1 titles and a chance to become the second club to win three straight Champions League trophies, PSG are looking to add a third domestic league crown and a sixth trophy overall.
The team’s start to the campaign has been modest—sixth in the table after three wins, two draws and one defeat—but the club’s leadership remains calm. Enrique’s confidence was evident when he asked, “Do you want to bet against us?” after the first match. The club’s announcement of the new contract also saw deals confirmed for Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo and Senny Mayulu, signalling that the project is not a short‑term fix. The technical staff has stayed largely unchanged, with assistant Joaquin Valdes, a former Barcelona B colleague, handling day‑to‑day player relations, and Rafel Pol acting as the second‑in‑command. Training routines have not been overhauled, but the depth of the squad has improved, allowing Enrique to rest key players for big games. For example, Ousmane Dembele was omitted from the squad for the win over Le Mans, and Lucas Digne was left out earlier in the season, yet the team still secured victory.
Enrique’s attacking lineup has been refreshed after the departures of Gonzalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang‑in. The club’s strategy is to bring in players who are hungry for success rather than those who have already won everything. Dani Gil, a Spanish correspondent, noted that Barcola was not rated as capable of reaching Dembele’s level, yet his flashes of brilliance earned him a £123 million move to Liverpool. The summer signing of Ferran Torres, who has recently recovered from a psychological slump and now calls himself “the Shark”, has added a new dimension. After scoring the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final, Torres has found a club where he feels genuinely wanted and understands the style of play under Enrique.
Beyond the first team, PSG has invested heavily in its academy. The club’s new campus, opened in November 2024 after a €350 million investment, brings together the men’s and women’s professional squads, the academy and a school on a single site. Homegrown talents such as Warren Zaire‑Emery, Mayulu, Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye featured in last season’s Champions League campaign. The academy’s philosophy is dictated from the top down, with the under‑23 coach and academy directors regularly meeting with Enrique, Luis Campos and Olivier Gagne to ensure a consistent approach. During the recent international break, Enrique spent three weeks training with the youth squad, a rare opportunity for the youngsters to impress the manager.
Enrique’s media approach remains restrained. He rarely engages in one‑to‑one interviews in France and prefers to communicate in polished French. When asked about his activities during the break, he dismissed them as unimportant, a tactic he uses to maintain distance from the press. He has, however, shown a willingness to defend former manager Pep Guardiola, who will be present at the upcoming match at the Etihad Stadium. The club’s media team has no coordinated response plan, reflecting the trust placed in Enrique’s ability to handle pressure and maintain focus at the highest level.