Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has said he is willing to take "a 50% pay cut" if it meant he could avoid talking to the press.

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Speaking ahead of Friday's Ligue 1 game against Rennes, Enrique said: "I have a lot of fun with you [the journalists], that is the truth.

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"I've never shortened a press conference. I love to talk … But if I had the choice and right now I could sign a piece of paper saying I don't talk to the press anymore and have 25%, in fact 50 % taken off [wages], I would sign it.

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"But I think it's going to be impossible because the contracts that the clubs sign demand that the coach speaks. I have a good time but if I could avoid it, I would; especially the post-game press conferences because I don't have the energy to put up with certain things."

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The former Barcelona, Roma and Spain coach recently showed his frustration during a news conference when he was asked about former player Kylian Mbappé's start to life at Real Madrid.

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The Spanish manager vigorously shook his head when asked for his opinion on Mbappé's performance and how his club will move on without him.

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"My God … my God! You're still here?" Enrique said. "Do you live here [in Paris] or what? Did you enjoy the Olympics? Good."

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Mbappé's transfer saga ended in June when the forward agreed to join Madrid as a free agent after his contract with PSG expired.

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The theme of the press conferences was always centred on the France captain, much to the exasperation of Enrique.

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When asked in May, if he had spoken to Mbappé about his move to Madrid, Luis Enrique said: "I think that today is a rainy day, but at the same time very nice because it allows you to breathe a different air.

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"I like rainy days, it reminds me of my homeland, Gijón. I think I have answered perfectly what you asked me."

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