Man United held a secret meeting to convince the manager of the UCL winner
Manchester United’s search for a new manager has taken a major turn, as new reports from France suggest the club have already begun evaluating one of the top options available in European football.
According to a reliable source at X, who was relayed by a reliable contact in France, Man United officials recently held talks in Paris with Iván de la Peña, whose agency, De la Peña & Sostres, represents Luis Enrique.
The meeting reportedly took place last week and centered on United’s attempt to convince Enrique to reject a new contract from Paris Saint-Germain.
Although no agreement has been reached, the very fact that talks are taking place shows the extent of Man United’s managerial ambitions ahead of the summer.
Man United in transition after the exit of Ruben Amorim
United are currently stuck following the sacking of Rúben Amorim, with club veteran Michael Carrick as interim manager.
Carrick is expected to manage the team for the rest of the season, but the club’s management has made it clear that a full-time appointment will only be made after carefully considering all available options.
That process seems to be progressing well and targeting Enrique would represent a bold statement of intent.
Luis Enrique will be a statement appointment
Enrique is considered one of the greatest managers of the modern era. He won a historic treble with Barcelona, showing his ability to manage world stars while exercising clear tactical ownership.
At PSG, he enhanced his reputation by transforming the club into a cohesive and creative team, taking it to a new level in Europe by winning the Champions League in 2025 and cementing its status as a real force in football.
| The club | Competition | Number of Prizes | Winning Season(s). |
| Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1 | 2 | 2023/24, 2024/25 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2024/25 | |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 2023/24 | |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 2023 | |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 2025 | |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 2025 | |
| FC Barcelona | La Liga | 2 | 2014/15, 2015/16 |
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2014/15 | |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2015 | |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 2015 | |
| Supercopa de España | 1 | 2016 | |
| Total Honor | Major Trophies | 16 | 2x Treble Winner |
His impressive record, combined with his experience managing dressing rooms full of top talent, makes him an attractive candidate for a Man United side looking to re-establish authority, consistency, and a clear vision of football.
Despite United’s interest, persuading Enrique to leave PSG will not be easy.
The Spaniard is deeply invested in a project that seems to be moving in the right direction, with strong support from the Paris administration.
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