In its expansion plan, Paris Saint-Germain was supposed to leave the Parc des Princes to build its own stadium. But changes at the Paris City Hall have disrupted those plans. Indeed, Emmanuel Grégoire, the new mayor of the French capital, has announced to RMC Sport his intention to make every effort to keep PSG at the Parc des Princes.
“99.9% chance that PSG will stay at the Parc des Princes. I am ready to make the necessary efforts.”
“99.9% chance that PSG will stay at the Parc des Princes. I am ready to make the necessary efforts. It could be a win-win situation. The club has achieved immense sporting success and is looking to strengthen its position economically, including in an international image competition. I sincerely hope that PSG will stay at the Parc des Princes. It would be a shame if they left. I will do everything I can to make it happen.”
“I am very respectful of the club’s expectations in terms of sporting and economic development.”
I think we’ve restarted on a very solid foundation for discussion. I have great respect for the club’s expectations regarding sporting and economic development. And I am committed to defending the interests of Parisians, which I appreciate in light of the negotiations with PSG, but more broadly regarding the role of professional sport and how it can help amateur sport develop in Paris. If all the conditions are met, I am reasonably very optimistic.
“We want to seize this opportunity to make it a true destination for leisure and sports.”
We share a vision: we want to provide PSG with a setting worthy of its new global standing in football. There’s a need to modernize and increase capacity. This project should be beneficial from an urban perspective. The area around the Parc des Princes is somewhat unwelcoming. We want to seize this opportunity to make it a true destination for leisure and sports.
Finally, discussions regarding the Parc des Princes and PSG’s desire to own it seem to be open and coherent. As the iconic home of the Red and Blue club, it was difficult for supporters to imagine their team playing anywhere else. Unfortunately, there was also some understanding, as PSG cannot afford to remain in a stadium of this size.
Every match is a sell-out, and it’s clear that with 10,000, 15,000, or even 20,000 additional seats, the capital club would significantly increase its revenue. Discussions should therefore progress in the coming weeks, hopefully leading to an agreement.
Expanding the Parc des Princes and having PSG as its owner would satisfy all parties, both within the club and the Paris City Hall.
