Luis Enrique and the tricky situation if he joins MU

The upcoming choice from the leadership will be pivotal, impacting both the immediate future and the extended plans of this traditionally prestigious English team.

Manchester United is entering a turbulent phase following the dismissal of coach Ruben Amorim. In this context, Luis Enrique has unexpectedly been mentioned by European media as a potential candidate for the hot seat at Old Trafford, although this possibility remains controversial.

Currently, Luis Enrique is the head coach of Paris Saint Germain, the team that recently won the Champions League and boasts one of Europe’s strongest squads. The Spanish coach being linked to Manchester United highlights the club’s ambitious leadership, especially after a series of personnel mistakes recently.

After Amorim’s sacking, Darren Fletcher was temporarily appointed as caretaker manager. Simultaneously, Man United is in talks with former club legends like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick for interim coaching roles until the season’s end. Nonetheless, experts believe Old Trafford is likely to stabilize only once a long-term manager is appointed in the summer.

However, if Sir Jim Ratcliffe decides to take a gamble on a top-tier coach currently active, Luis Enrique is an unavoidable choice. Born in 1970, the strategist has voiced his wish to work in England and has been linked multiple times with Chelsea and Liverpool in the past.

An important detail is that if Luis Enrique arrives at Old Trafford, he will have to handle a delicate situation involving Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan midfielder joined Manchester United from PSG in August 2024 for around £42.7 million, in a deal approved by Enrique himself. Previously, Enrique openly stated he was willing to part ways with players no longer in his plans.

Ugarte only stayed at PSG for one season, playing 25 Ligue 1 matches before being sold. This indicates Enrique did not consider him a long-term asset. If they meet again at Manchester United, there is a strong possibility that the 24-year-old midfielder’s future will remain uncertain.