Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially launched the project for its new stadium. In response to the City of Paris’s firm stance, the club is exploring various locations for its future home.
The City of Paris intends to take legal action to contest a regional amendment that reserves 50 hectares for a potential new PSG stadium. This decision is seen as a threat to the Parc des Princes, which the city leases to the club until 2044. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has refused to sell the stadium despite pressure from Qatari owners.
Concerns about the conversion of agricultural land for this project are at the forefront, but PSG is moving forward confidently, supported by the regional government. The club has criticized the city’s approach, accusing it of playing a double game by stalling negotiations while claiming to be open to dialogue. Consequently, PSG is considering developing the new stadium in the Yvelines area.
A Long-Term Vision
In an interview with Le Parisien, PSG’s new general director, Victoriano Melero, confirmed that discussions with the City of Paris regarding the Parc des Princes are currently at a standstill. « Yes, they are still at a standstill. For our future 60,000-seat stadium, the requirements are clear: one of the conditions is to be the owner. This condition is not met by the Parc des Princes. There were discussions about a sale for several months, but there has been a turnaround. Since then, there have been no exchanges. »
« Building a new stadium is a long-term project? Yes, it will take at least eight years, » Melero assured. « We are still exploring several projects to accommodate a 60,000-seat stadium. It’s complicated; we won’t hide that. Sufficient space is needed, and there are legislative and environmental constraints. There aren’t many locations, but there are some. »