Luis Enrique rejects Manchester United manager job for new PSG contract
Paris St-Germain head coach Luis Enrique is set to reject the vacant managerial position at Manchester United in favour of signing a contract extension with the French champions.
The Premier League side have been searching for a permanent boss since dismissing Ruben Amorim in January following a disappointing 14-month tenure.
Interim manager Michael Carrick has since guided the Old Trafford outfit to third in the table, pushing them towards Champions League qualification.
United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox had hoped to convince the 55-year-old Spaniard to take over at the end of the season.
New deal expected in Paris
The former Barcelona manager recently led the Parisian club to their first-ever European Cup triumph.
His current deal in the French capital runs until 2027, but an extension is now viewed as almost certain by sources in France.
Agreeing fresh terms with the Ligue 1 giants will officially rule the highly-regarded tactician out of the running for the Old Trafford vacancy.
Senior figures in Manchester maintain that no formal contact has been made with any prospective candidates.
Carrick strengthening his case
The club intend to wait until the current campaign concludes before finalising their long-term plans.
With their primary target seemingly off the market, the Red Devils must reassess their shortlist of managerial options.
Reports suggest the permanent position could now be Carrick’s to lose after an impressive stint in temporary charge.
The former England midfielder has established a seven-point cushion over sixth-placed Chelsea as the race for top-tier European football intensifies.
