Exclusive: Denis Lavagne discusses Luis Campos's impact at PSG

French coach Denis Lavagne has highlighted the vital contribution of sporting director Luis Campos to Paris Saint-Germain’s success in the 2024-2025 season, especially in the UEFA Champions League and the 2025 Club World Cup.

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I think he has a great understanding with Luis Enrique, and together they’ve managed to select young players with significant room for improvement, perfectly fitting Luis Enrique’s vision.

That is to say, a highly collective, intense style of play, with aggressive high pressing and rapid ball recovery after losing possession—a truly relentless counter-pressing approach. They’ve been able to identify players who match this philosophy. So yes, his role is crucial, but football is always about the collective. I believe Paris has made the right call by changing its approach, moving away from a superstar-focused policy. Campos has brought in the exact player profiles Luis Enrique wanted.

What should you know about Luis Campos?

PSG’s strategic advisor has worked with several clubs, including AS Monaco, LOSC, Galatasaray, Gil Vicente, Beira-Mar, and others.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.