Real Madrid has opened the floodgates of surprises by placing a prominent and controversial name on its shortlist to lead its new project starting next season, a move that could ignite a firestorm in the football world both in Spain and abroad.
A Surprising Name on the Management’s Radar
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According to the Spanish network Defensa Central, citing the British newspaper The Telegraph, Real Madrid’s management is showing clear interest in signing Luis Enrique Martínez, the current manager of Paris Saint-Germain, to take over the team in the next phase.
The sensitivity of the matter lies in the Spanish coach’s historical background, having previously managed arch-rivals Barcelona, making the idea a major surprise within the Santiago Bernabéu.
Arbeloa to Stay… and Alternatives Ready
Real Madrid plans to retain Álvaro Arbeloa until the end of the current season, but at the same time, it is closely monitoring the coaching market, anticipating any strategic move that would ensure a strong start to the new project, especially given the possibility of Enrique leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Enrique’s contract with the French club runs until June 2027, making the idea of signing him relatively complicated, in addition to the controversy surrounding his Catalan past. However, Real Madrid’s management does not deny his history as a player in the team’s jersey during the 1990s, where he won two league and cup titles, and he is still listed among the club’s legends on its official website.
Old Statements Resurface
The Spanish network revisited a previous statement by Enrique, in which he jokingly spoke about the possibility of coaching both Real Madrid and Barcelona, before later confirming that it was just a passing joke.
A PSG Star Is a Top Priority
According to the same source, if the Spanish coach agrees to take on the role, signing one of Paris Saint-Germain’s stars will be his top priority, considering him the missing piece in Real Madrid’s squad, and he is prepared to push hard to complete the deal at any cost.
Real Madrid awaits the decisive moment: between the option of continuity or taking a bold step that could reshape the Royal Club in the coming years.
