'Everyone a Winner' with Barcola Transfer, Says PSG Coach Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique said the 125 million euro sale gives PSG room to reshape their attack with three new signings.
- On Thursday, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool as a good deal for all parties, with the 24-year-old departing in a blockbuster deal worth €125 million plus €20 million in bonuses.
- Barcola sought greater team importance, which Enrique noted must be earned in training, as he faced stiff competition for his wing position from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite scoring 13 goals last season.
- Paris Saint-Germain bolstered their attack by signing Ferran Torres from Barcelona, Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, and Mika Godts from Ajax for a combined fee of around 150 million euros, with Enrique expressing satisfaction.
- The reigning European champions prepare to host Monaco on Friday for a Ligue 1 clash, while beginning their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title next Wednesday against Slovan Bratislava following two early draws.
- Coach Enrique, entering his fourth season, emphasized his new squad needs "time to adapt" as he prioritizes winning the Champions League, which he considers the most significant trophy for the club.
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Transfer: Why PSG sold Barcola to Liverpool - Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has revealed why the Ligue 1 champions sold Bradley Barcola to Liverpool this summer. The Reds will pay £106m for Barcola, with add-ons potentially taking the fee to £123m. According to Enrique, he could not assure the 23-year-old of enough playing time at the Parc des Princes. He said: “Barcola […] Transfer: Why PSG sold Barcola to Liverpool – Luis Enrique
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‘Cant guarantee that to any player’: PSG coach Luis Enrique opens up on Barcola exit
Barcola, who appeared in all of France’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, had not featured at all for PSG at the start of this season before joining Liverpool in a blockbuster deal for a fee of 125 million euros (107m pounds, USD 145m) plus 20 million euros in bonuses.
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France24'Everyone a winner' with Barcola transfer, says PSG coach Luis Enrique
"Everyone is a winner," the Spaniard told reporters on the eve of his team's Ligue 1 clash at home to Monaco on Friday. "He wanted to leave because he wanted to have more importance in the team. And that is something that you have to earn in training. I can't guarantee that to any player. "He has been a very important player for us, and he is an incredible person. He was liked by his teammates. He still had two years left on his contract but he …
"I wanted to leave because I wanted to have more minutes and more protagonism in the team. And that has to be earned in the trainings and in the games," said the PSG coach about the player's departure to Liverpool
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