Luis Enrique

Chelsea news: The Blues are ramping up their attempts to find a new head coach with Luis Enrique taking a key step towards the role.

In 2013 he admitted: "I’d like to manage in England at some point. Enrique had great success with Barcelona, managing one of the greatest frontlines ever seen. I would go to a team with possibilities. The Blues aren't yet close to making an appointment but are ramping up their actions with a Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid on the horizon. Luis Enrique is in London for talks with Chelsea over the vacant manager role after Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday. "I am lucky because my personal life fills me up.

Former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique in London to hold Chelsea talks; the 52-year-old is out of work after leaving the Spain job following the World ...

Chelsea are holding talks with former Barcelona and Spain head coach Luis Enrique as they look for a successor to Graham Potter, following his sacking on ...

PETE JENSON: Luis Enrique runs Ironman Triathlons, takes the heat off players by chatting about orgies online and loves English football... He's ready for ...

Luis Enrique is reportedly travelling to London after impressing in initial talks with Chelsea over replacing Graham Potter as their head coach.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Luis Enrique has been out of work since leaving his role with the Spain national team after the 2022 World Cup. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Luis Enrique explained his preferred tactical style, which centers around high-pressing and high intensity, which is thought to be the ideal fit for the young players Chelsea have brought in over the last two transfer windows. WHAT'S NEXT FOR CHELSEA? But I’d only accept an interesting project." [HAVE YOUR SAY: Is it time for Klopp to leave Liverpool?](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/time-jurgen-klopp-leave-liverpool/blt216829f1fcd732a2) [reportedly one of five managers lined up for interviews](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/next-chelsea-manager-interview-five-candidates-julian-nagelsmann-approach-delayed/blt03246e82bb2ac88c) by the Blues following [Potter's sacking on Monday](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-aston-villa-defeat-premier-league/blt579cabebd9cee4c4), with Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino also in the frame.

Chelsea manager candidate Luis Enrique has "successfully sold a clear vision" about the club in his initial talks, a report says, thus reaching the next ...

Furthermore, Chelsea are impressed by Luis Enrique’s pedigree as a former winner of the Champions League. Chelsea are said to be interested in his tactical philosophy, focusing on high pressing, which he can use to suit the Blues’ current squad. One problem for the 52-year-old is his less advanced understanding of English. Luis Enrique’s travels have since been confirmed by the Independent and Fabrizio Romano. And several sources are now confirming that the ex-Barcelona manager has arrived in London. Chelsea manager candidate Luis Enrique has “successfully sold a clear vision” about the club in his initial talks, according to a report – and he has now arrived in London for the next stage of the process.

Former Spain and Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has arrived in England with his agents for talks with Chelsea, sources have confirmed to 90min.

[has indicated](https://www.90min.com/posts/julian-nagelsmann-roberto-de-zerbi-unconvinced-by-tottenham-vacancy) that he is not wholly convinced by the project on offer in north London. Amid their search for a permanent successor, Chelsea appointed Bruno Saltor as interim boss. "I would like to go to England to work. It's a very interesting league, I don't hide it, I would like to go to work there," Enrique said. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Uw80LztWrmrt5U0LArsO4) to listen to the podcast! [Chelsea](https://www.90min.com/teams/chelsea) sources have indicated to 90min that they expect to hold talks with Nagelsmann later this week.

Chelsea are holding talks with former Barcelona and Spain head coach Luis Enrique as they look for a successor to Graham Potter, following his sacking on ...

The pair then faced one another at international level after Luis Enrique became [Spain](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/spain-football-team) manager in 2018. While Ronaldo didn't get his wish the first time around and [Ralf Rangnick](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/ralf-rangnick) came in on an interim basis, his desire to work with the former Barcelona boss remained. The Spaniard, 52, will present his vision for the Blues at a meeting in the capital as their search to replace [Graham Potter](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/graham-potter) ramps up, having impressed club bosses during initial talks. "I would like to go to a team there that can do important things with and that is very difficult. "I have had offers from national teams but not from clubs. I would not go to any Premier League team. Ronaldo didn't get on with Ten Hag and the duo parted ways in November when the legendary striker had his contract terminated. [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league). Have your say! [World Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/world-cup-2022) on penalties by underdogs [Morocco](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/morocco-football-team) - the same team which Ronaldo's Portugal lost to. [Barcelona](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fc-barcelona) in 2015, is now [en route to London](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luis-enrique-next-chelsea-manager-29633969) to hold talks with [Chelsea](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/chelsea-fc) over their vacant managerial position. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) rates [Luis Enrique](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/luis-enrique) so highly that he wanted him to become his own manager at [Manchester United](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/manchester-united-fc).

Naglesmann emerged as the bookies' favourite to take over at Chelsea following Graham Potter's dismissal, but the German has now fallen behind in the ...

Mauricio Pochettino (16/1) and Ruben Amorim (22/1) are still in the running. Chelsea are also expected to speak to Pochettino, who is linked with both Spurs and Real Madrid. Luis Enrique (left) has overtaken Julian Nagelsmann (right) as the favourite for the Chelsea job Enrique has been without a job since his exit from Spain last December. with the Spaniard 'travelling to London' for further talks Luis Enrique has overtaken Julian Nagelsmann as the favourite to become the next Chelsea manager, with the former Spain boss reportedly

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has also been contacted by the club. Co-owner Behdad Eghbali and co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and ...

It would have to be a very important team to take it, although it would be very difficult for me to face Spain. I would not go to any Premier League team. "I have had offers from national teams but not from clubs.

Chelsea could parade a much-changed XI next season should Luis Enrique land the Stamford Bridge job; Enrique is said to be a frontrunner for the vacant ...

According to [find a permanent replacement for Potter](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/37674-graham-potter-8-world-class-managers-replace-sacked-chelsea-boss/). [Neymar](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/neymar/) Junior, who has been linked with a sensational summer move to the Premier League. [Mendy](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/benjamin-mendy/) and Kepa relegated to the bench. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12782650/graham-potter-chelsea-sack-head-coach-one-day-after-blues-beaten-by-aston-villa), [Chelsea](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/) chiefs resolved to part ways with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager after he led the club in a disastrous run of form that had seen them languish in the mid-table for weeks.

Chelsea are preparing to hold talks with Luis Enrique, who is vying with Julian Nagelsmann for the vacant manager's job.

The 42-year-old Spaniard was part of Potter’s staff and has no managerial experience. It is understood there is also admiration for Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, although the former Liverpool midfielder is unlikely to be appointed at this stage of his career. [draw with Liverpool](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/04/chelsea-liverpool-premier-league-match-report) on Tuesday and there is an outside chance of a return to his former club before Saturday’s trip to Wolves. Chelsea will need to consider the circumstances around Nagelsmann’s demise at Bayern. The 52-year-old won the treble with Barcelona in 2015 and favours a quick, attacking style, although Chelsea will ponder whether much of that Barça side’s success was owed to having Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar in attack. The 35-year-old is available after his

It's a familiar feeling for Chelsea fans: No manager, no stability and no idea which players will arrive over the summer. Below, Sportsmail looks at how ...

He scored 90 goals in 145 games in all competitions under Enrique at Barca and PSG could be willing to let him go this summer given his sizeable wages and difficult personality. Neymar and Nkunku could play alongside England winger Raheem Sterling in a pacy, skilful and versatile front three. [ they sacked Graham Potter on Sunday ](/sport/football/article-11768975/Graham-Potter-SACKED-Chelsea-manager-seven-months-charge.html)- and Luis Enrique could be the man to guide them out of it. He could play as a withdrawn, central No 9 in the style of Kai Havertz. Napoli's Victor Osimhen is the dream ticket but Sportsmail understands Chelsea want to sell a few players first before looking at his price tag. Enrique would have a decision to make regarding his goalkeeper, though, with both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga receiving criticism this season.

Club legend and former manager Frank Lampard could return to Chelsea on a short-term basis to replace Graham Potter after holding talks with owners Todd ...

[Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) [sacked Graham Potter on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-graham-potter-sacked-chelsea-29612972) following the 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) in January, was at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to watch Chelsea's 0-0 draw against [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). But agents have offered them several more with the Bridge post seen as one of the most prestigious in Europe. But Julian Nagelsmann, sacked by Bayern Munich two weeks ago, remains the leading contender. He jetted back to Spain on Wednesday afternoon following quick-fire discussions over the role. Boehly and Eghbali have spent over £550million on transfers since buying the club from Roman Abramovich last May, but the team have struggled massively, with Potter winning just 12 of his 30 games in charge. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) quarter-final away to [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) next Wednesday. Lampard, 44, was Chelsea manager between July 2019 and January 2021, winning 44 of his 84 games in charge. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and Spain boss Luis Enrique [travelled to London to hold talks](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luis-enrique-next-chelsea-manager-29633969) over the vacant position. Indeed, owner Farhad Moshiri pulled the trigger after a miserable run of form - and ultimately brought in Sean Dyche to try and avoid relegation. He was not there as a fan, with the owners weighing up whether to appoint him as interim manager until the end of the season. [Frank Lampard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/frank-lampard) as [Todd Boehly](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/todd-boehly) and Behdad Eghbali consider appointing him on a short-term basis.

Chelsea news: The Blues have had meetings with the former Barcelona and Spain manager as an option to replace Graham Potter.

He has since found himself in and out of the team at Stamford Bridge. The current Chelsea captain played 22 times under Enrique for his country and praised his conduct despite exciting the tournament in disappointing style. What he is going through at Chelsea now is something that happens to all players throughout their careers." He was, for instance, managing Cesar Azpilicueta in Qatar for the World Cup over the winter. [The former Barcelona and Spain head coach has held meetings with the club as the new owners search for their third manager in 10 months. Luis Enrique becoming the new Chelsea manager may well be good news for several Chelsea stars.

The former Barcelona manager is the latest name to be linked with the vacant Stamford Bridge hot-seat and would certainly be a change of pace from Graham ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luis-enrique-potter-chelsea-job-29639633#comments-wrapper) Enrique boasts an incredible CV, having won the treble with [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) back in 2015 by playing an attractive, attacking brand of football. "Then I make decisions from a coach's point of view, thinking about what's best for the team." The 52-year-old has previously discussed his approach when it comes to the human aspect of being a manager and dealing with players. So much so, that seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi actually publicly admitted he pleaded with Enrique to stay at the club. [Lionel Messi,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) [Neymar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/neymar) and [Luis Suarez.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/luis-suarez) [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) boss as a 'yes man' for those above him in the Blues hierarchy. [HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luis-enrique-potter-chelsea-job-29639633#comments-wrapper) Would Enrique be a successful appointment for [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc)? [the Athletic,](https://theathletic.com/uk/) some Chelsea stars believed that Potter was heavily influenced by Boehly and co-owner Behdad Eghbali in regard to things like tactics and the way the team lined up. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) dressing room than Potter ever did during his own ill-fated reign that lasted just seven months. [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) was sacked, [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) have already held talks with his potential successor as [ex-Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) boss [Luis Enrique](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/luis-enrique) is touted with the job. [Spain national team boss](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/spain-football-team).