Luis Enrique keeps leaving his mark on Paris Saint-Germain with decisions and strategic moves. After a season in which he built a competitive team in Ligue 1 and in Europe, the coach has set his sights once again on FC Barcelona. Luis Enrique's emotional connection with Spanish soccer and his deep knowledge of La Liga lead him to closely watch several talents developed at La Masia.
The Asturian coach believes PSG lacks a specific profile in midfield to complete its project. A player capable of providing energy, intensity, and competitive character, complementing the offensive stars of the Parisian side. That's why he has communicated to the French board the need to act quickly in this summer transfer window.
Determined to sign a Barça pillar
The offensive has a clear target: Gavi. Luis Enrique has known the Andalusian midfielder since his time as Spain's national team coach, and he's convinced he's the footballer who can bring the spark his team needs. He believes that, beyond technical quality, his winning mentality and his capacity for sacrifice are decisive for any elite team.
PSG has already made a move and put €60 million ($60 million) on the table to try to convince Barça. It's a significant amount, which in any other context might be hard to refuse, but the reality is that in Barcelona they aren't considering his immediate departure. Gavi is both present and future, and his exit would be a blow to the heart of Hansi Flick's sports project.
Barça stands firm
For the Catalan club, Gavi is untouchable. His recovery after injury and the value he brings to the locker room make him an essential piece in the medium and long term. Although currently the competition in midfield is high and he has lost some minutes, he's still considered a pillar of the project and a reference for the new culé generation.
In Paris, they aren't giving up: Luis Enrique keeps insisting on signing him and trusts that PSG's appeal and the connection with the coach could weigh in the future. For now, both Barça and Gavi himself keep their firm stance. The priority is to succeed at Camp Nou and keep building a championship team with him as one of the leaders.