PSG announced a new marriage. Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and Arctos Partners (Arctos) have entered into “a strategic partnership and investment agreement which will see Arctos acquire a minority stake in the capital of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the most successful club in France and one of the largest multi-sport brands in the world,” writes the capital club in a press release published this Thursday.
According to the Ile-de-France club, “Arctos’ investment will be used to develop PSG’s operations and support the club’s strategic real estate initiatives, particularly those related to its stadium and future phases of development of the PSG training center in Poissy. , in the suburbs of Paris. »
Important clarification, the new minority partner is supposed to remain on the sidelines in terms of sporting affairs: “As an owner without control, Arctos will not influence sporting matters on the ground, it is specified. QSI will continue to control all decisions made at PSG. »
In his press release, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of PSG, describes his satisfaction: “Arctos is a remarkable partner to help us achieve our objectives, offering strategic expertise, ideas and innovation to our company, while providing investment and new relationships to support our football and sporting objectives. From day one, they have passionately believed in our project, our plan and our vision for the club – and we are proud to have them as part of our family. »
