Luis Enrique

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 ...

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 ...

The former Barcelona and Spain boss is on his way to London having satisfied the Blues hierarchy that he has a strong vision for the team, ...

There have been some great relationships created with the players and the players suffer," he said after the match. "It's been really difficult for me to enjoy this experience, truly. I would go to a team with possibilities. "I am lucky because my personal life fills me up. I don't put my hopes up, really, because there are many candidates. [Chelsea](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/chelsea-fc) when he's discussed vacancies with them in the past, and he could now jump to the head of the queue to replace Graham Potter having let it be known that he would like to manage in the [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league).

LUIS ENRIQUE has reportedly jetted into London amid links to Chelsea.The Blues are searching for a new manager following the sacking of Graham Potter.

[tipped to re-appoint Pochettino](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10419967/tottenham-stars-contact-pochettino-conte-sack/). [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247842/chelsea/) admiring the work he has done since arriving in the Premier League. [Chelsea made initial contact](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10495015/chelsea-nagelsmann-enrique-potter-de-zerbi/) earlier 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).

Chelsea news: Luis Enrique is just one of many names linked with taking over from Graham Potter at Chelsea.

One key dependent in Enrique's possible move to England is whether his wife, Elena Cullell, would be open to a move to the United Kingdom. Fabrizio Romano writes: “Luis Enrique is a top coach and it’s normal to see his name around for many jobs. Enrique is close to the top of the list. It would depend on the team and the football they played." When Sir Alex Ferguson left Man United, Enrique was understood to be on the shortlist to replace him and then again in 2018 before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho. "My wife wouldn't like the weather, she's from Barcelona and likes the sun. Enrique is already keen on finding a new place to manage at having only been out of work for just over three months. Now, if he was to find himself at Stamford Bridge the challenge would be quite different. Luis Enrique is a prime candidate for the vacant Chelsea manager role after Graham Potter was sacked following the Blues' 2-0 loss to Aston Villa. Enrique has been out of work since leaving the national team job with Spain following their disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. I would go to a team with possibilities. With Potter appointed after Thomas Tuchel was sacked the next choice is vital for Todd Boehly and Co to build confidence within the fanbase.

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

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.

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.

LUIS ENRIQUE is ready to manage Chelsea after talks with chairman Todd Boehly - with Frank Lampard agreeing to fill in until the end of the season.The.

[Ex-Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7793001/chelsea-nagelsmann-enrique-potter-de-zerbi/) and Fulham’s Marco Silva are among the others on the shortlist to be approached as replacements for Potter. [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.the-sun.com/who/mauricio-pochettino/). [completed the Cape Epic](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/soccer/3079738/chelsea-luis-enrique-marathon-des-sables-triathlon/), a mountain bike race in South Africa. [left the Spanish job after the World Cup](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6869942/spain-luis-de-la-fuente-manager-luis-enrique/) and planned to wait before returning to management. [Ashley Cole](https://www.the-sun.com/who/ashley-cole/), Joe Edwards and Chris Jones. [Enrique](https://www.the-sun.com/who/luis-enrique/) held talks with chairman [Todd Boehly](https://www.the-sun.com/who/todd-boehly/) in London yesterday, just hours before the Blues spoke to legend Lamps over an interim role.

Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is in the running to become Chelsea's next long-term manager after flying from Spain to London to speak with the club's ...

LUIS ENRIQUE could be set for an awkward reunion with Roy Keane if he takes over as Chelsea manager.SunSport revealed the ex-Spain boss emerged as a f.

Luis Enrique drew laughs from reporters at the airport in Spain on Wednesday as he swerved questions about his trip to London.

Luis Enrique is one of the names heavily linked with the vacant Chelsea manager's job following the weekend sacking of Graham Potter. Bruno Saltor has been ...

Luis Enrique drew laughs from reporters at the airport in Spain on Wednesday as he swerved questions about his trip to London.

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and stories with updates on Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann and Todd Boehly.

LUIS ENRIQUE could be set for an awkward reunion with Roy Keane if he takes over as Chelsea manager.SunSport revealed the ex-Spain boss emerged as a f.