Change is expected this summer at Brest, where sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is set to leave. This could have repercussions for Paris Saint-Germain, according to L’Equipe. The sports daily reported on Wednesday that Yohan Cabaye, a former midfielder currently the sporting director of PSG’s youth and pre-academy programs, is a potential replacement for the Brest executive, who is reportedly headed to Nice.
Cabaye “feels ready to take the plunge and assume the role of sporting director in Ligue 1.”
“Above all, discussions have begun with OGC Nice, who seem to have found Florian Maurice’s successor, as he is leaving. However, the 42-year-old Bastia native will not leave Finistère without having found his replacement. And no one else in Brest, which has a tight-knit management structure, has his network and the ability to explore the market.
He has therefore considered Yohan Cabaye, the sporting director of PSG’s youth academy. Holder of the UEFA Pro license since the beginning of the year, which allows him to hold the most important positions in a professional club (from head coach to sporting director), he also obtained a University Diploma in General Management from the Center for Law and Economics of Sport (CDES) in Limoges in 2023.
This was the 12th graduating class, the same one that also awarded… Lorenzi, and the two men have therefore been in regular contact for two years.” Close friends, they have always stayed in touch and recently met in the capital. The man from northern France, who enjoys living in Paris, feels ready to take the plunge and assume the role of sporting director in Ligue 1.
Discussions do seem to be underway, with significant changes potentially occurring during the summer of 2026. Even though Cabaye is achieving excellent results with PSG, the recent investigation may have left its mark, despite his being confirmed in his position following the investigation. The possibility of taking on the role of “principal” sporting director could also be tempting.
However, nothing is certain. It’s just a rumor at the moment, and things aren’t necessarily straightforward. For example, PSG will also want a replacement for this unique and far from insignificant position. Let’s wait and see how things develop. It could take some time to finalize everything, but there’s no time to waste, as preparations for next season are already underway.
