Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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The elegant Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris glittered with football royalty on Monday, September 22, 2025, as the game’s brightest stars gathered for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, an evening of glamour, emotion, and unforgettable football stories.

This year’s edition stood out not only for its high-profile winners but also for a historic leap in inclusivity. For the first time, full gender parity was introduced across all major awards, with women’s versions of the Yashin, Kopa, and Gerd Müller trophies presented alongside their men’s counterparts.

The move reflects the surging influence of the women’s game and ensures that female stars are celebrated on equal footing.

Criteria for Ballon d’Or Selection

As tradition dictates, winners were judged on three key benchmarks:

1. Individual performances — decisive and impactful displays.
2. Team achievements — contributions to collective success.
3. Character and fair play — class on and off the pitch.

Full List of 2025 Ballon d’Or Winners

• Men’s Ballon d’Or – Ousmane Dembélé
• Women’s Ballon d’Or – Aitana Bonmatí
• Men’s Kopa Trophy – Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Women’s Kopa Trophy – Hannah Hampton
• Men’s Yashin Trophy – Lamine Yamal
• Women’s Yashin Trophy – Vicky Lopez
• Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy – Viktor Gyökeres
• Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy – Ewa Pajor
• Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy – Luis Enrique
• Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy – Sarina Wiegman
• Men’s Club of the Year – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
• Women’s Club of the Year – Arsenal
• Socrates Award – [Yet to be announced]

With Dembélé’s career-defining triumph and Bonmatí’s continued dominance, the 2025 edition of football’s most prestigious night celebrated not only brilliance on the pitch but also the sport’s evolution into a more inclusive, global spectacle.

 

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the tumultuous period leading up to his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, revealing how Luis Enrique played a crucial role in ensuring his return to the pitch.

After informing PSG of his decision not to renew his contract, Mbappe faced harsh consequences, including being sidelined from the first-team and excluded from pre-season activities. However, thanks to the intervention of Luis Campos and Luis Enrique, Mbappe was reintegrated into the squad.

During an interaction with reporters, Mbappe said: “I was made to understand that I would no longer play for PSG [after informing them of my desire to leave at the end of the season]. I was told right to my face, and quite violently, so I was convinced that I wasn’t going to play. Luis Enrique and Luis Campos saved me.

Without them, I would never have stepped onto the pitch again. That’s why my ambition was different this year. It was below my standards but just playing, stringing together matches and winning trophies was my biggest pride but next season, I won’t settle for a season like that.”

Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid as a free agent has now been finalized, marking a significant milestone in his career. However, he remains focused on his current commitment with the French national team as they prepare for the European Championship.

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PSG manager Luis Enrique has expressed no reservations about substituting Kylian Mbappe early in the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Sociedad.

During a press conference held on Monday prior to the return leg against Real Sociedad in the Champions League last 16, Luis Enrique disclosed his willingness to withdraw Mbappe early in the game, a strategy that he has employed in recent Ligue 1 fixtures.

Asked “Are you going to manage Kylian Mbappe in the same way in the Champions League?”, Luis Enrique replied: “Yes, of course, why not?”

Since his impressive 90-minute performance and goal in the first leg against Real Sociedad, which PSG won 2-0, Kylian Mbappe has seen limited playing time in full Ligue 1 matches. Despite coming off the bench to score in a victory over Nantes, Mbappe was substituted after 65 minutes in the subsequent 1-1 draw with Rennes and then at half-time in the goal-less stalemate against Monaco over the weekend. These developments coincide with Mbappe’s decision to depart PSG in the summer.

Although Mbappe has yet to confirm his destination club, speculation heavily favors a move to Real Madrid. In the meantime, the 25-year-old remains focused on achieving success in his final Champions League campaign with his hometown team. Additionally, Mbappe is reportedly eager to represent France at the Olympics on home soil before embarking on his new journey abroad.

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Newcastle defeated Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in the Champions League, and Luis Enrique has defended his strategy despite criticism of the 4-2-4 formation.

PSG chose to hold back their desire while paid a midweek visit to England, even though they traveled to St James’ Park with a raucous home crowd eager to support the Magpies.

Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos, and Kylian Mbappe were all starters for Luis Enrique’s attack-oriented lineup.

PSG paid for their ambition by being exposed at the back, and Newcastle had a dream matchup with the Ligue 1 champions. Within 50 minutes, they had three goals, and at times, they had no trouble cutting apart the visitors.

Despite that, Enrique told Canal+ afterwards when discussing his tactics and the final outcome: “I thought it was for the best, and I still do. Those are difficult games to live through for a manager. I sincerely think the result is a bit unfair, but not totally. Congratulations to Newcastle, they played very good football. They were effective in the last part of the pitch and we made some mistakes, it is hard to accept that.

If you make mistakes you pay for that. Their press worked. We tried to put in front of their goal as many chances as possible but we weren’t so effective in the last part of the pitch. But the scoreline is excessive. The result is so big for them. But I think we didn’t deserve that result.”

When asked about the decision to deploy four forwards, Lucas Hernandez said that it was “the manager’s choice,” however he later acknowledged that it “did not work.”

Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are the other teams in Group F, and both PSG and Newcastle are still vying for a spot in the round of 16.

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Despite limping out of Paris Saint-Germain’s triumph against Marseille, Kylian Mbappe has not sustained a major injury, according to manager Luis Enrique.

The French international was injured by a vicious tackle from Leonardo Balerdi, forcing him to go off the field to receive treatment on the sidelines. Mbappe returned to the pitch after receiving medical attention in an attempt to prolong his career.

But his stay was brief, as he quickly booted the ball out of play and ran straight for the tunnel. Enrique has since revealed that the injury was not as catastrophic as some had feared.

 “It’s not serious, but there was pain. I think it was smarter to go out (subbed off). It’s a blow, he’s fine,” he told reporters after the match.

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After agreeing to a €90 million (£77 million/$96 million) transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, Randal Kolo Muani declared that he “will be ready to die for this jersey.”

The Parisians agreed to pay Eintracht Frankfurt €75m (£64m/$80m) extra €15m (£13m/$16m) in add-ons, securing the French international’s dramatic deadline transfer to the Ligue 1 winners.

Kolo Muani’s arrival at Parc des Princes was made possible by PSG, and the striker now wants to show his appreciation by giving his all in the storied blue jersey, which he has coveted since he was a young boy.

 “I know that the club wants to lift a lot of trophies and I think I’m ready to help my team-mates go as far as possible. I’m someone who gives everything on the pitch. So I’ll be prepared to die for this shirt,” he told PSG TV.

“It’s a club that I’ve supported since I was a kid and I grew up here. It’s my hometown, so I wanted to do whatever it took to come here It’s always nice to go back to your roots and try to go as far as you can with the club you love.

“I saw that the president did a lot to make the move possible for me and I am very proud to be here.”

Kolo Muani is eager to begin working with Luis Enrique and believes that having players like Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe around will make his job even simpler.

“I’m also happy to see what the coach is putting in place with this new team and this project, which is very appealing to me. Now it’s time to get down to work!” he said.

“That (having several French national team players in the team) will certainly help me. It’s always a pleasure to come to a club where friends play, and play with them.”

On September 15, Kolo Muani will probably make his PSG debut against Nice.

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In response to rumours that he is prepared to leave Paris Saint-Germain amid the Kylian Mbappe drama, Luis Enrique releases a mysterious statement on social media.

Only a few weeks after taking over at PSG, the Spanish manager is reportedly becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the Mbappe transfer drama and is thinking about leaving the team.

Additionally, the possibility that football advisor Luis Campos may be forced to depart before the end of August added gasoline to the fire regarding Enrique’s future in Paris.

With a post on Instagram, the former Barcelona manager now seems to be downplaying the rumours.

Luis Enrique posted a photograph, where he is seen involved in an intense discussion with other members of his coaching staff, with a message that reads: “un pour tous tous pour un [All for one, and one for all].”

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano further quoted a PSG source who also rubbished the speculations and labelled the transfer talk as “complete nonsense”.

“Today’s rumours are as ridiculous as they are completely out of place,” said the source.

Paris Saint-Germain spokeperson tells me on Luis Enrique considering to leave PSG: “Today’s rumors are as ridiculous as they are completely out of place”. 🚨🔴🔵 #PSG

Paris Saint-Germain are dismissing as “complete nonsense” stories on both Luis Enrique and Luis Campos leaving. pic.twitter.com/NzbwBeC9ha

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After taking over as Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique stated that he is “loving the pressure and this mission” of winning the Champions League.

PSG have turned to Luis Enrique after parting company with Christophe Galtier. The Spaniard has been available since leaving his post with the Spain national team following their surprise round-of-16 exit at the hands of Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.

After signing a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 winners, Luis Enrique now confronts the challenge of transforming the French giants into serious contenders for European football’s most important trophy.

PSG’s new manager insists he is not concerned about the pressure and that he is looking forward to taking on the French heavyweights.

“I love this pressure and this mission, it’s fantastic to have this pressure. There are plenty of teams that have the same dream, sometimes with more experience, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reach this level. The Champions League is almost unfair, a bad game and you’re out. We want to get the best out of the team. It’s a challenge. It is substantial,” he told reporters after signing on the dotted line.

Enrique was bombarded with questions on Kylian Mbappe because to the uncertainty surrounding the forward’s future. He said nothing definite, but he did promise that the team management would make every effort to assemble a quality squad.

“That’s a professional secret and I can’t give you any updates, but we will try to have the best squad possible. When I signed I knew that everything was open in the squad. Some things can happen in the market. He’s got a contract and we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes because things are constantly changing. We’ll have a strong squad, I’m sure of that,” he added.

Luis Enrique will reconnect with former Barcelona forward Neymar at PSG, but it is unclear whether he will have the luxury of fielding Mbappe in attack, as the club has given the French forward an ultimatum to sign an extension or depart this summer.

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President Nasser Al-Khelaifi is sure that Kylian Mbappe won’t be allowed to leave for free, and new Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique wants him to stay this summer.

Despite his claim that he does not want to leave this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, Mbappe has entered the final year of his contract with the French champions and has notified the club that he does not intend to renew it.

According to reports, PSG has informed him that failing to sign a contract extension before the end of July will result in his sale. But according to the new manager, he wants to have “the best possible squad” at his disposal.

 “When I signed, we always remain open. A lot of things can happen,” Luis Enrique said when asked about Mbappe’s future in a press conference. “I will keep it private as it’s professional secrecy. I cannot give confidences but we will try to make the best possible squad for PSG.”

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of PSG, also reaffirmed the club’s position, stating that they have no interest in losing Mbappe for nothing the following season and that he needs to sign a new deal if he wants to stay.

He said: “Our position is very clear. If Kylian Mbappé wants to stay, we want him to stay. But we can’t let one of the best players in the world leave on a free.”

As they prepare for the upcoming season under their new manager, the Ligue 1 team will wait for the France star to make a choice.

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Paris Saint-Germain have announced former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique has become their new head coach.

Enrique has signed a two-year deal at Parc des Princes to succeed Christophe Galtier, whose departure was also announced on Wednesday, in his first position since departing La Roja in December following a disastrous 2022 World Cup.

Enrique said: “I’m delighted to be joining Paris in order to enjoy a new experience. It’s so exciting to meet new people, to live in this city, to learn a new language and, above all, to manage PSG.”

🗣💬 Luis Enrique: "I have no doubt that we will have a great team."#PSGlive I #WelcomeToParisLuisEnrique pic.twitter.com/qIGuUtrBVV

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It is his first club position since departing Barça in 2017, where he won two La Liga titles and the Champions League among other honours.

Before Ange Postecoglou was chosen, the 53-year-old and Tottenham had already discussed the position of manager. When it became apparent that Galtier would no longer be in command in the capital of France, PSG intensified their pursuit in June.

Galtier was recently put into police custody together with his son John Valovic due to allegations of prejudice while serving as manager of Nice.

Enrique will face a lot of uncertainty during his first several months as PSG manager. The departure of Lionel Messi has been officially announced, and according to reports, Bernardo Silva of Manchester City, who is also attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League, is their top transfer target to replace the World Cup winner.

Following their time together at the city of Monaco, Silva is thought to have a tight relationship with PSG advisor Luis Campos.

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Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that Luis Enrique has been named as its first team's new head coach, with the Spanish manager signing a two-year contract. 🔴🔵#WelcomeToParisLuisEnrique https://t.co/gyHvQx9ojO

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