PSG’s IMPORTANT departure before Messi renews

In France they had Jean-Claude Blanc as one of the best leaders in Ligue 1. His functions, the reason for his departure and more.

The leaders of PSG announced an important institutional change just a few days after the principle of agreement to renew the contract of Lionel Messiwho is on vacation in Rosario, after the Qatar World Cup 2022y will rejoin practices only on Tuesday, January 3.

The novelty in this case has to do with the departure of Jean-Claude Blancbetter known as the “brain” of the club for more than 10 years. She is 59 years old and he was until today the general managersince it will become linked to the INEOS project, a prestigious English petrochemical company that is also the owner of A string.

In France they had him Blanc like one of the best managers in Ligue 1 and in PSGin fact, most decisions needed his approval. Both for sports results and for brand positioning or structural modifications.

The latter has to do with the reform of the Parque de los Príncipes on the occasion of the dispute of the Eurocopa and the construction of the new sports cityin Yvelines, which will open in 2023, just before the Olympic Games in Paris, among other things.

“The last 12 seasons have been a wonderful professional adventure, I am proud to have helped PSG become the international sporting power it is today.“, declared the leader through an official statement.

According to L’Equipe, Gregory Duranddirector of the club’s legal affairs, He is one of the candidates to replace him..

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Agreement in principle for Lionel Messi to renew with PSG

Messi reached a principle of agreement to renew at PSG after winning the title Qatar World Cup 2022. Until now There are no dates or conditions, but the will of both partiesas reported to TyC Sports sources close to the negotiation.

The subject was advanced a lot during the World Cup in the Middle Eastern country, where Nasser Al-Khelaifipresident of the club, closely followed the performances of Messi y Kylian Mbappe until the heart-stopping final that consecrated the Argentine at the Lusail stadium.

The idea of ​​the leaders, then, is extend the contract of the Flea for one more year, at leasttaking into account that the footballer’s documentation expires in June 2023 and that as of January 1 he has the power to negotiate freely with any other club.

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