Mercato PSG: Thierry Henry won't be coming, what about Nagelsmann?
Although Thierry Henry has been tipped to join PSG as Julian Nagelsmann's assistant, he will not be joining the Parisian club this summer. However, the German is not the only player being considered by Paris.
PSG's Qatari management have put Julian Nagelsmann's name down as Christophe Galtier's successor on the bench next season, and Thierry Henry's name was mooted as the young German coach's assistant in Paris. According to L'Equipe, it was Nagelsmann himself who had made enquiries of several former French internationals, including Thierry Henry, to support him in France.
But according to the sports daily, Thierry Henry will not be coming to PSG, as the Parisian directors are "no longer certain of the success of such a duo". Does PSG still intend to recruit the former Leipzig and Bayern Munich coach? According to L'Equipe, discussions did indeed take place this week between PSG and the German's agent, who was also due to meet Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
Luis Enrique and Xabi Alonso also under consideration
However, several sources inside the Parisian club told L'Equipe that the Nagelsmann deal was far from finalized, and that other coaches were also in contact with PSG directors. " In Nagelsmann's entourage, people are cautious and tempering the matter", Le Parisien also explains.
According to the regional daily, Luis Enrique (available) and Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen) are also being followed by PSG, although the same source does not believe this to be the case for Jose Mourinho.