A few weeks ago, tensions and unease were reported within the staff of the Paris Saint-Germain training center. This led to an investigation by the labor inspectorate and another internal one. The PSG Works Council (CSE) had requested the departure of Yohan Cabaye, sporting director of the training and pre-training center. But L’Equipe confirmed on Tuesday that the club has decided to keep him on, albeit with a warning.
“Cabaye did receive a warning.”
After reflection and a further investigation, the Parisian management decided to retain the former international midfielder in his position. However, according to our information, Cabaye did receive a warning. Lucas Vigneron, head of training center operations, who was also criticized for his management in the Works Council report and whose departure was also desired, was not sanctioned.
“He implemented several initiatives.”
When contacted, the club “reaffirmed its confidence in Yohan Cabaye and considers the decisions taken to be proportionate.” However, given the seriousness of certain accusations made, particularly within the youth academy and recruitment department, it has implemented several measures. These changes were detailed this Monday at noon to the academy’s employees by Victoriano Melero, the general manager, Grégory Durand, the general secretary, and Caroline Jucla, the human resources director.
Cabaye will remain at PSG, but some changes are being implemented. These include more frequent meetings, the establishment of a psychological support unit, and a management team more often present at the PSG Campus. There’s no question of throwing everything out or revolutionizing the system; these are adjustments.
This may be the right decision, as not everything was a failure. Sometimes things need to be put back in order, the organization and communication need to be changed without having to overhaul the entire organizational chart. We can only trust the club, which has all the information. Let’s hope that the feedback in the coming months will be positive, both in terms of sporting performance and human resource management.
