Pierre Ferracci, the former president of Paris FC, stated on RMC that he does not believe Paris Saint-Germain will leave the Parc des Princes.
The future of the stadium, located at the Porte de Saint-Cloud, is under discussion as the club considers options ranging from an expansion of the current site to a potential relocation to Poissy or Massy.
The Paris Saint-Germain leadership has not yet finalized its plans for the venue. While the club could face stadium questions in the future, Ferracci expressed skepticism regarding a departure of the capital club from its home, stating that he and the new president Antoine Arnault do not believe the PSG will leave.
Ferracci emphasized that he does not foresee Nasser pursuing a move away from the current stadium. “I don’t believe that Nasser will go in that direction,” he added. The club is expected to announce its formal decision regarding the stadium project before the end of the year.
Paris FC currently plays at the Stade Jean-Bouin, a facility situated only meters away from the Parc des Princes with a capacity of 19,600 spectators. Ferracci said that the club is currently satisfied with its arrangement at the stadium, which is managed by the Stade Français.
“For now, we are very well at Jean-Bouin, it’s going well, we are playing quite a few sold-out matches,” Ferracci told RMC. He acknowledged that the capacity of Jean-Bouin may eventually become a constraint for Paris FC, noting that the question of stadium space will be a matter for Antoine Arnault to address in the future.
While Ferracci dismissed the likelihood of PSG vacating the Parc des Princes, he said that Paris FC holds a historical connection to the venue. The club was the first to reside in the stadium following its separation from PSG, occupying the site from 1972 to 1974 and returning for the 1978-79 season.
Ferracci indicated that if the Parc des Princes were to become available, Paris FC would naturally consider the opportunity. However, he maintained that the current situation makes such a scenario unlikely. Regarding the potential for expanding Jean-Bouin, Ferracci observed that the possibilities are limited and that any expansion of nearby facilities could face resistance from local residents.
Is the Charléty stadium an option for Paris FC?
According to Pierre Ferracci, the question of moving to the Charléty stadium is not currently under consideration for the club.
What is the current capacity of the Stade Jean-Bouin?
The stadium, which is managed by the Stade Français, has a seating capacity of 19,600 spectators.
When will PSG confirm its stadium plans?
The Paris Saint-Germain club is scheduled to make a final announcement regarding its stadium project by the end of this year.
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