According to RMC, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique still holds Bradley Barcola in high regard, despite the winger's move to Liverpool FC for €125 million. He did not force the forward to leave; rather, he explained that he could not meet one of Barcola's key demands.

Two days after the transfer window closed, Enrique appeared relaxed and satisfied. Paris Saint-Germain sold several players, mostly squad rotation options, for €330 million and invested €150 million in reinforcements, ultimately posting a surplus of €180 million. The 24-year-old Barcola, who had alternated between being a starter and rotation player, moved to Liverpool FC for €125 million, becoming the record transfer fee for a Ligue 1 player sold abroad. On Friday at 3:05 p.m. (CEST), Paris will host Monaco. During the pre-match press conference, Enrique addressed the winger's departure specifically and explained his reasoning.

"He Wanted a More Important Role in the Team"

"The transfer window is finally closed," the Spanish coach said. "My assessment is that we have conducted excellent business, without a doubt. The president and sporting department, particularly Louis Campos, did excellent work. I am very satisfied. I want to commend the players who left—Ramos, Lee, 'Ibou' (Mendy), and Bradley Barcola. They were vital in helping the team win titles over the past two years. I wish them the very best. This was necessary because we needed to inject fresh energy into the team in terms of mindset and motivation."

He then addressed the French winger directly. Barcola currently has 28 caps for the French national team and has scored 6 goals. "The situation with Bradley Barcola is slightly different for me because he developed greatly at Paris after arriving from Lyon," Enrique said. "His performances also helped the team improve significantly. He wanted more playing time and involvement in matches, but I cannot guarantee that to him. Ultimately, I believe this situation is good for everyone. I accept this decision and wish him the very best. We are happy to start the new season with this squad."

Enrique was reluctant to dwell on the departure of a player who could attack defenses and make a significant impact. He preferred to emphasize that all parties got what they needed from the deal and also praised the former Lyon player's character.

"Ultimately, I think everyone wins," he stressed. "He wanted to leave because he wanted more playing time and greater importance, but I cannot guarantee playing time to any player, because you have to earn it in training and in matches. He has always been important and is a player his teammates like very much. It is not easy for anyone, because Bradley Barcola is a good person. I have only said good things about him. Since he still had two years left on his contract, he ultimately decided to leave. We accept that and wish him the very best. That is football. You have to accept it. It is normal that some players who were once very important to the team will leave in the future, but that is life. This is the reality. You have to accept it."

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