Yohan Cabaye, former midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, currently holds the position of sporting director for the youth academy. But this might not last much longer. Following internal tensions, he has been linked with a move to Brest. This Thursday, Onze Mondial reports that Troyes, who will be promoted to Ligue 1 next season, are also interested, through the City Group.
“The only certainty going forward is that Yohan Cabaye wants to give his career a new direction, away from Paris.”
According to our information, Cabaye is indeed the subject of an approach from England, not from a club but rather from a group: City Group. This holding company owns, among others, Manchester City, Girona, Genoa, Yokohama, New York City FC, and, most notably, Troyes. Troyes, having just secured promotion to Ligue 1, is looking for a sporting director following the announced departure of Antoine Sibierski to Anderlecht (Belgian First Division).
While several candidates have been mentioned for the position, including Jocelyn Blanchard and Bafétimbi Gomis, who has indeed held discussions with the Troyes board, Yohan Cabaye has also met with City Group decision-makers regarding this matter. He has spoken at least twice, and the matter remains open. And what about the Brest option? It’s still a possibility.
The only certainty going forward is that Yohan Cabaye wants to give his career a new direction, away from Paris, where he is coming off a difficult year internally.
Nothing is impossible; it’s reasonable to assume that the media wouldn’t delve into such a complex story without some information. Cabaye’s departure also makes sense, even though he hasn’t been sanctioned by PSG. There have been disagreements, and a fresh start could appeal to both the club and the former player. Although it’s not a done deal.
We must remain cautious; nothing is concrete at the moment, and rumors sometimes spread far too quickly. There are certainly inquiries and discussions taking place, but the outcome is far from certain. We’ll wait for more details.
