Enrique can laugh all the way to the Champions League: PSG’s coach shrugs off salary leaks

Salary saga at the Parc des Princes

Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain’s coach, joked about a recent salary leak, insisting he earns a substantial wage but that the matter should not become a public debate. He acknowledged his high pay but questioned why the topic deserved so much attention in the first place.

French newspaper Lequipe reported that Enrique is the top earner in Ligue 1, drawing roughly one million euros per month. He leads a standings list that includes Paulo Fonseca (about 350,000 euros per month with Lyon) and Habib Beye (around 230,000 euros with Marseille).

When pressed on the issue, the Spaniard did not deny his large salary but expressed surprise that some people believe it could influence the dressing room. He reminded reporters that performance and morale matter far more than what appears on a pay slip.

During a Thursday press conference he quipped, “Do you think the players care about my salary?” and added that discussing it publicly is unnecessary. “Yes, I am among the world’s highest-paid coaches… and that is fine by me,” he said with a shrug, eyes already on the next challenge.

Since arriving in Paris in 2023, Enrique’s deal runs through 2027, and reports suggest a substantial raise could accompany an extension. The club’s decision-makers appear keen to reward the work done with a squad that has already captured ten titles, including a historic sextuple in 2025 and PSG’s first Champions League trophy.

Le Figaro or Le Kooora, as cited by outlets, have floated a potential annual salary around 20 million euros if a new agreement is signed; that would place him among the globe’s best-paid coaches, behind names like Diego Simeone (around 29.8 million euros with Atlético Madrid) and Pep Guardiola (about 23.8 million euros with Manchester City). Enríque’s big-money deal would reflect the scale of the project in Paris and the club’s ambition on multiple fronts.

After the international break, PSG return to action against Toulouse on Friday, kick-starting a congested spell of six matches in six weeks as they chase a domestic double and the Champions League crown. They will also host Liverpool on Tuesday, before heading to England for the return leg six days later.

Punchline time: If salaries were goals, Enrique would have already bagged a hat-trick—and the press conference would be a backstage pass to the trophy room.

Punchline 2: The only thing bigger than his contract might be the size of PSG’s trophy cabinet—good news for him, better news for PSG fans who like a good blockbuster ending.