Social media briefly caught fire on Tuesday after a rumor claimed that Luis Enrique wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain and was unwilling to extend his contract. The claim originated from an English-language X account, which cited the German tabloid Bild as its source. The information was quickly amplified by several large accounts, generating millions of impressions.
The problem? It was completely false.
A Viral Rumor — With No Real Source
The rumor began circulating around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, while PSG were traveling to Kuwait ahead of the Trophée des Champions against Marseille. The original post alleged that Luis Enrique was seeking a new challenge and planning his departure from PSG.
However, after verification, no such information was ever published by Bild — neither on its website, social media platforms, print edition, nor in SportBild. The supposed source simply did not exist.
What followed was a textbook example of how misinformation spreads online: a false claim, repeated by high-visibility accounts, gaining traction without basic fact-checking.
Luis Campos: “100% Fake News”
Later in the evening, PSG sporting director Luis Campos addressed the situation directly. Speaking via Canal+ journalist Olivier Tallaron, Campos categorically denied the report, calling it:
“100% fake news.”
That statement effectively closed the matter.
Reality Check: Luis Enrique Is Under Contract Until 2027
For context, Luis Enrique extended his contract with PSG in February 2025, committing to the club until June 2027. Shortly after that extension, he led the team to an historic sextuple, the most successful season in PSG’s history.
While no coach stays forever, there is currently no indication — sporting or contractual — that Luis Enrique intends to leave PSG anytime soon.
Bottom line
This episode serves as another reminder: virality does not equal credibility. A single unverified post, falsely attributed to a major outlet, was enough to ignite widespread speculation — until the facts caught up.
In this case, the message from PSG is crystal clear: Luis Enrique is staying, and the rumor was pure fiction.