The battle lines have been drawn in Massy over a potential new home for Paris Saint-Germain,and the opposition is making its voice heard loud and clear. After a two-month deep dive into the city’s neighborhoods, the group “We are Massy,” spearheaded by regional councilor Hella Kribi-Romdhane (Génération.s), has unveiled the results of their citizen consultation. The verdict? A resounding “no” to the idea of PSG’s stadium gracing Massy.
The question posed was straightforward: for or against the PSG stadium in Massy? The organizers report a decisive outcome, with 74% of participants voting against the project and only 26% in favor. This isn’t just a small poll; according to Kribi-Romdhane, 3,571 voters participated through various channels, including neighborhood visits and online submissions. we didn’t expect to see so much enthusiasm,
she stated, highlighting the significant engagement from residents. After a thorough review by a committee of volunteers, approximately 1,000 votes were disqualified due to residency issues, invalid emails, or duplicate entries, leaving a solid 2,542 validated votes.
The municipal majority, like PSG, cannot ignore such a clear result,
Kribi-Romdhane declared to an excited crowd of over a hundred attendees, emphasizing the democratic mandate behind their findings.
However, the city’s mayor, nicolas samsoen (UDI), has pushed back, dismissing the consultation as a mere political maneuver. This has nothing to do with a citizen consultation,
Samsoen retorted. This approach had only one goal,to collect email addresses before the elections.The opposition also publicly recognized this in the municipal council.
He vowed to organize a real referendum,
conducted with official electoral lists to ensure verified participation and reliable information.
PSG’s Stadium Vision: A Spectacle for 80,000
paris Saint-Germain has been actively promoting its vision for a new stadium, painting a picture of a state-of-the-art facility. During a public meeting on October 15th, club representatives outlined their dream venue: an arena capable of hosting between 65,000 and 80,000 spectators, complete with a retractable pitch and designed to accommodate major cultural events. This enterprising project aims to elevate the club’s matchday experience and create a versatile entertainment hub.
for the opposition in Massy, the proposed stadium represents more than just a sports venue; they envision a new residential district rather. Their concerns center on the potential negative impacts of such a large-scale project, citing fears of noise pollution and insecurity.
As the decision-making process unfolds, Massy remains one of two municipalities in contention to host PSG’s future home, with Poissy in the Yvelines also vying for the prestigious development.
