Liverpool has abandoned the dream of appointing a top coach and is likely to miss out on Luis Enrique as the successor to Jürgen Klopp.
On 2 June 2026, Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in the football transfer market, reported that Liverpool, a prominent Premier League club, is likely no longer in contention to sign their dream coach Luis Enrique to replace the dismissed Jürgen Klopp.
Recently, Fabrizio Romano stated, "Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain are progressing with negotiations to sign an official contract soon."
"A verbal agreement has been close for several months, and now they are ready to formalize the contract after completing behind-the-scenes discussions. Nasser Al-Khelaifi has confirmed his full confidence in this long-term project."
"Meanwhile, Luis Enrique plans to pursue a third consecutive UEFA Champions League title next season. A new four-year contract is expected to be signed shortly."
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, wants to retain Luis Enrique at the French Ligue 1 giant after leading the team to two consecutive UEFA Champions League titles. The current contract expires in June 2027.
Meanwhile, Liverpool appears to have closed the door on Luis Enrique becoming their new manager. They are currently negotiating with Andoni Iraola, who is about to leave Bournemouth. Reports suggest Liverpool aims to finalize the deal ahead of rivals Crystal Palace, AC Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
