Luis Enrique's incredible decision for Viktor Gyokeres

PSG would not consider recruiting Viktor Gyökeres immediately, despite the impressive performances of the Swedish striker, who scored a hat-trick this week in the Champions League with Sporting Portugal against Manchester City. This summer, the club's sports advisor, Luis Campos, had inquired about the player, but coach Luis Enrique preferred to rely on his current options, believing that Gonçalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani and other players versatile were enough for his game plan. Despite recent offensive difficulties, notably during the defeat against Atlético de Madrid, Luis Enrique would remain faithful to his choices.

PSG will not move for Gyokeres

According to the newspaper The Parisianthe high cost of a transfer for Gyökeres, estimated between 75 and 100 million euros, also constitutes a brake for the capital club, the Spanish technician fearing that such a significant price would put excessive pressure on the player , as happened for Randal Kolo Muani, purchased for 90 million euros in the summer of 2023. Internally, managers today seem to favor an autonomous sports management approach, without intervention from its Qatari shareholders, leaving It is up to the coach to decide on the composition of the squad. A risky bet which nevertheless says a lot about the freedom and confidence placed in Luis Enrique in his mission in France.

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