Luis Enrique blocked Paris St-Germain move for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique vetoed a transfer for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in 2023 to avoid bringing major stars into his developing squad.
The 33-year-old Egyptian international is currently preparing to face the French champions at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
He is scheduled to leave Anfield at the end of the current season following a highly successful nine-year tenure on Merseyside.
Shift away from superstar signings
The Ligue 1 title holders initially considered the prolific winger as a direct replacement for departing Argentine icon Lionel Messi.
However, Enrique rejected the proposal upon taking charge, maintaining a strict stance against signing established global superstars.
Paris St-Germain ultimately pivoted their recruitment strategy to focus entirely on nurturing emerging talent.
Denials over transfer negotiations
Previous reports in France suggested club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had held direct discussions with the attacker.
These claims were swiftly dismissed by Ramy Abbas Issa, the player’s representative.
He did not meet him. That’s the short story.
Al-Khelaifi subsequently refuted the speculation, publicly declaring that the club had never formally considered the transfer.
He’s a fantastic and amazing player, but we’ve never considered him, to be honest. We know every club would love to have him, but this rumour about us is simply not true.
The president emphasised their commitment to a youthful project, noting they possess one of the youngest teams in European football.
A legacy of success at Anfield
During his remarkable spell in England, the Egyptian captain has cemented his status as a modern great.
He has secured two Premier League titles, the Champions League, two League Cups, the FA Cup, and the Club World Cup.
With Enrique expected to sign a contract extension in Paris, a future move to the French capital now appears highly unlikely.
