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Journalist
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
For several weeks, the situation of Nuno Mendes has continued to be talked about. And for good reason, while his contract extension seemed finalized, the Portuguese international would have made an about-face. His future at PSG therefore remains uncertain while his contract runs until 2026, but Luis Enrique sends him a very clear message.
Indisputable holder of PSG, Nuno Mendes was to be part of the wave of extensions launched by the Parisian club and which notably concerned Vitinha et Achraf Hakimi. The Portuguese international would arouse the desire of Manchester Unitedand would have put his future at PSG pending while his contract runs until 2026. But at a press conference, after the victory against Lens, Luis Enrique sent a clear message to his player.
-“I like having this type of player”
« For the same reason I mentioned before: versatility. With the ball, Nuno Mendes is one of our players who brings the most imbalance. With and without the ball too », he confides in front of the media, before continuing to praise his player.
A message for its future?
« In the same way, I can position him in the recovery phase in a creative triangle, he can play in width, he can play between the lines, he can even play as a 9… He can play wherever you want and I I like having this option. The difficulties of the match allowed for different possible reactions and I think he was very good. I like having this type of player », added Luis Enrique.
