Paris Saint-Germain's season has been outstanding, and much of the credit goes to Luis Enrique. The Asturian coach has managed to make the team work without relying on great individualities, prioritizing the collective over names.
Additionally, he has set an impressive record: 39 consecutive away games without losing in the five major European leagues. Thus, he surpasses Capello's legendary Milan record and positions himself as the best coach in Ligue 1.
Luis Enrique | @PSG_espanol
PSG aims for the treble while Barça seeks solutions
Despite Parisian success, Luis Enrique is already working on planning for the next season with several open fronts. One of them directly intersects with FC Barcelona's plans, which is considering strengthening its goalkeeping.
Barça finds itself in a delicate situation in that position. Ter Stegen is already recovered, but there are doubts about his consistency after the injury. Szczesny's continuity is not guaranteed, and Iñaki Peña's future is also hanging in the air.
Tek has lowered the level | @FCBarcelona
The blaugrana sports management wants to secure a young goalkeeper with international experience as soon as possible, preferably homegrown. The name that has gained the most strength in Camp Nou offices is that of a former youth player shining abroad.
A goalkeeper who already knows the badge, has training at La Masia, and meets the ideal conditions to take on responsibilities. Flick's coaching staff likes his profile, and Deco had already proposed his return as a priority.
Ter Stegen with Barça | X: mterstegen1
An old acquaintance in the culé orbit
Although he has had few minutes, his professional growth has been solid and constant since leaving Barça. His performance in training and appearances in key matches have completely convinced his current coach.
The player, meanwhile, had left open the possibility of returning home if the right context arose. Barça had already explored the operation and was hoping for a market opportunity this summer.
Wojciech Szczęsny | @FCBarcelona
However, that possibility has vanished. Luis Enrique has conveyed to the club his intention not to let him leave. He considers him a essential piece in the team's internal structure, both for his projection and professionalism.
Even without being a regular starter, he has provided security, commitment, and an excellent level every time he has defended the Parisian goal. Therefore, the Asturian coach has blocked any possibility of an immediate exit.
Barça will have to look for other alternatives to strengthen its goalkeeping
The news is a blow to the blaugrana team's planning, which sees one of its priorities vanish. With Iñaki Peña on the way out and Ter Stegen without a clear alternative, the club will have to look toward other options.
The youth academy has interesting names, but Flick prefers to have a more proven profile at the European level. Therefore, the option of bringing back an already developed talent seemed ideal both economically and sportingly.
The Catalan goalkeeper, trained at La Masia and currently PSG's second goalkeeper, will not return to Barça. Arnau Tenas has convinced Luis Enrique, who has secured him for the future of the Parisian team.
Despite his secondary role, Tenas is considered an important asset in the locker room and a trusted piece for the coach. Thus, Barça loses the opportunity to recover a youth player who had excited the fans.
Luis Enrique achieves the impossible: preventing a player with a culé past from returning home. Meanwhile, Barça will have to start from scratch in its search for a goalkeeper.
