Enrique has poached his former club's talent: Paris signs Barcelona's 18-year-old attacking midfielder De la Rosa for €8.2 million on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Enrique guided Paris to six trophies, including their inaugural Champions League win, making him the coach who propelled Paris into the ranks of Europe’s top clubs. A product of Barcelona, Enrique favors a technical, possession-based style, recognizing the value of La Masia’s youth system, which aided Paris in acquiring a rising star from his former team.

Paris officially confirmed the signing of Barcelona’s 18-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder De la Rosa on a four-and-a-half-year contract lasting until 2030, with him donning the number 27 shirt. According to Italian transfer expert Romano, Paris paid €8.2 million to Barcelona for De la Rosa, exceeding the previously reported €6 million release clause, marking a respectful and amicable transfer deal.

De la Rosa is a product of La Masia’s youth academy but has yet to be officially promoted to Barcelona’s first team. However, he has already appeared five times for the senior squad (four La Liga matches and one Champions League game), starting twice and coming off the bench three times, totaling 149 minutes on the pitch, proving his genuine La Masia roots.

Now 18 years old, De la Rosa Fernández stands 1.80 meters tall, is right-footed, and primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but can also operate as a left winger. Transfermarkt values him at €10 million. Enrique favors technically skilled attacking players, and it is believed he can help De la Rosa become a star in one of Europe’s top five leagues, embarking on a career pursuing honors.