Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique isn’t leaving any room for speculation about his future, even with Manchester United reportedly interested in bringing him to Old Trafford this summer. He’s on contract through 2027 and made it pretty clear he plans to stay right where he is. United, for their part, still need to pick a permanent manager when the season ends.

When reporters asked about the rumours linking him to United, Enrique didn’t dodge the question. He said he’s not thinking about leaving PSG, and there’s even talk he’s close to extending his deal. At his Monday press conference, he put it simply: “I am so happy at Paris Saint-Germain. Ici c’est Paris!” That’s about as direct as it gets.

Over at United, Michael Carrick is making a strong case to keep the job. United picked up their fourth win in a row by beating Tottenham 2-0 last weekend, and Carrick’s steady hand has people wondering if he’s the right guy long-term.

Carrick himself isn’t getting ahead of things. “Nothing’s changed, to be honest,” he said. “I know what my job is here and what’s expected. We want to win, and I want the club to keep winning, whether that’s with me or someone else in charge. Honestly, I can’t control what happens next. We’ll see, but my focus is on making United better. Good results in the short term don’t change that. If they did, something would be off. You can’t react to every high or low. I’m enjoying it here; I feel at home, but I know how these things go—I’m not getting carried away.”

While United fight to secure a top-four spot, PSG just keep rolling. They hammered Marseille 5-0 over the weekend and jumped back to the top of Ligue 1, two points clear of Lens. Luis Enrique was thrilled, but he still sees room for improvement. “We actually played an even better match in Lisbon, but lost 2-1. We created so many chances and hit the post four times. Still, this win matters for our confidence.”

He added, “It was almost perfect. We’re showing consistency, and the team are clicking—both as a group and as individuals. This is the best we’ve looked all season.”

Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice in the big win, didn’t hold back either: “We wanted to make a statement—we’re back, and we’re hunting for trophies. The start of this season went well. Last year was much tougher. The important part of the season is coming, both in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Lens will be right there with us…”

Dembélé, clearly finding his groove, summed it up: “I feel better. I’m hitting my stride. It’s getting better all the time.”

Paris Saint-Germain has snatched one of Barcelona’s brightest young stars. Dro Fernandez has signed with the French champions for €8.2 million, and the news has hit Catalonia like a punch to the gut. Barcelona president Joan Laporta didn’t hold back, calling the transfer an “unpleasant” shock and accusing the teenager’s camp of breaking their word on his future.

PSG made it official on Monday—Fernandez is theirs until 2030, and he’ll wear the No. 27 shirt. He couldn’t hide his excitement either. “I’m very happy and very proud to join Paris Saint-Germain. This is a huge moment for my family,” he told the club’s media. “PSG is a massive club I’ve followed since I was a kid, where legends have made history. I can’t wait to play and give everything for this shirt.”

As for Laporta, the whole thing feels like a betrayal. The relationship between Barcelona and PSG has always been tense, and this move just turned up the chill. Speaking to Catalunya Radio, Laporta sounded genuinely hurt. “We’ll speak when everything is finally settled,” he said. “It’s been an unpleasant situation. We thought we had a plan for Dro when he turned 18: a new agreement. Out of nowhere, his agent told us he couldn’t honour it. We could have fixed this, but now it’s too late.”

For Barcelona, losing Fernandez stings even more because he was on such a rapid rise. Over the past six months, he’d jumped straight into the first team, making it clear that the club saw him as a future pillar. He joined the senior squad for the pre-season tour in South Korea, getting to train with Barca’s biggest names. By September, he’d already made his La Liga debut in a gritty 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

It got better in October—Fernandez played his first Champions League match and managed to notch an assist in the 6-1 rout of Olympiakos. Five senior appearances, four in La Liga, all before turning 19. For a player to break through so quickly, only to walk away halfway through his breakout year, it’s a huge blow for Barcelona.

This isn’t a new story for Barca fans, though. PSG have a habit of swooping into La Masia, Barcelona’s famed academy. They took Xavi Simons in 2019, and the Neymar saga still haunts the club. The €8.2 million fee for Fernandez is a lot for a kid with just a handful of senior games, but PSG clearly see something special. For them, it’s another step in their plan to build with the best young talent, not just buy the biggest names.

For Barcelona, though, the money hardly makes up for losing a homegrown midfielder who was already making a difference. Yes, the club’s financial struggles are no secret, but selling a promising academy product for what feels like a bargain price is a bitter pill to swallow.

Coach Hansi Flick summed it up last week, before the deal was done: “As coaches, we try to give young players confidence so they can grow. I know there are people around him. If he decides to leave, we’ll deal with it. But now’s not the time to talk.”

Now, Fernandez has a fresh start. He’ll try to make his mark on Luis Enrique’s PSG squad and settle into life in Ligue 1. New country, new league, new language—and all eyes on him. But if his short spell in Barcelona’s first team is anything to go by, he’s got the personality to cope. Meanwhile, Barcelona are left picking up the pieces, wondering how a deal they thought was locked in completely fell apart, and watching yet another academy jewel slip through their fingers.