Synopsis
Luis Enrique expressed his excitement over a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, highlighting his commitment to creating a lasting legacy. He aims to lead the team to success while preparing for upcoming Champions League challenges.Key Takeaways
- Luis Enrique received a two-year contract extension with PSG.
- He aims to create a lasting legacy with the club.
- PSG maintains a 13-point lead in Ligue 1.
- The team is preparing for the Champions League knockout playoffs.
- Challenges have strengthened the squad's resolve.
Paris, Feb 8 (NationPress) Luis Enrique was thrilled after being awarded a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, reaffirming his desire to build a lasting legacy with the French champions.
The Spaniard, who made his move to PSG in 2023, conveyed his appreciation for the club’s confidence in him and highlighted his dedication to ongoing improvement and triumph.
"Since day one, the club has provided us with everything we need, and this support motivates me to continue working and evolving. We aspire to make history here as a coaching staff," Luis Enrique stated to reporters after PSG’s impressive 4-1 win over Monaco on Friday.
"I can't predict how long I will be here. When you feel at ease in your environment and sense the trust of those around you, why impose limits on yourself?" he added. "I am truly grateful for that support, and I aim to repay it through hard work, although I can't guarantee that will always lead to results."
Despite PSG’s significant victory, which maintained their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 and established a 13-point advantage at the top of the table, Luis Enrique rejected assertions that it was their finest performance of the season. He noted that the match posed challenges, especially in its concluding moments.
"I don’t believe we showcased our best game. I was not pleased with the last 10-15 minutes; we struggled to take the ball away from Monaco and faced some difficulties," he remarked. "The first half was quite balanced, making it tough to apply pressure. In the second half, we managed to inflict more damage, and ultimately, we earned the victory. However, it was challenging, as always, against Monaco."
With their domestic supremacy secure, PSG now turns its attention to the Champions League knockout playoffs, where they will meet fellow Ligue 1 team Brest on Tuesday. A sluggish start to their European campaign led to PSG missing an automatic qualification for the last 16, but Luis Enrique believes these obstacles have fortified his squad in their pursuit of their maiden Champions League title.
"We have faced it all. Those delicate moments when only our fans believed in us are invaluable right now because they have imparted maturity to a young team," Luis Enrique said. "We will never cease fighting. Our objective this season is to battle until the last minute of every competition to strive for historical achievement."
