Former Paris FC president Pierre Ferracci said he was skeptical about the idea that Paris Saint-Germain would leave Parc des Princes, during an interview on After Foot on RMC.
Pierre Ferracci, 74, officially handed over the reins of Paris FC to Antoine Arnault at the beginning of the week. This passing of the torch marks the end of an era for the Parisian club, which now aims to establish itself permanently among the major teams in the capital. The businessman, who retained the title of honorary president, agreed to review the hot topics in Parisian football during his appearance on RMC, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
When asked about a possible relocation of Paris FC to Parc des Princes, in the event that Paris Saint-Germain were to leave the stadium at the Saint-Cloud gate, Pierre Ferracci was categorical. "I don't believe in it," he said, dismissing this scenario with a wave of his hand. The executive, who knows the ins and outs of Parisian football perfectly well after having long managed Paris FC, sincerely doubts that the capital's club will agree to give up its historic home.
This statement comes amid a tense context between PSG and the Paris city hall regarding the future of Parc des Princes. The French champions relaunched the idea of a complete buyout of the stadium in 2022, an option that remains pending negotiations with local authorities. PSG aspires to full control of its infrastructure, while municipal authorities defend a public ownership model.
For Paris FC, which currently plays at Stade Jean-Bouin, the prospect of a move to Parc des Princes seemed to appeal to some observers. However, Pierre Ferracci's remarks have dashed this optimism. The club will likely have to continue developing without counting on a transfer to the famous 48,000-seat stadium, at least as long as PSG is installed there.
Beyond this real estate issue, the entire dynamics of Parisian football is at stake. With two ambitious clubs in the same city, cohabitation remains complex. Paris FC is progressing sportively and structurally, but will have to find its own path without waiting for a potential departure of the big Qatari brother.
When asked about a possible relocation of Paris FC to Parc des Princes, in the event that Paris Saint-Germain were to leave the stadium at the Saint-Cloud gate, Pierre Ferracci was categorical. "I don't believe in it," he said, dismissing this scenario with a wave of his hand. The executive, who knows the ins and outs of Parisian football perfectly well after having long managed Paris FC, sincerely doubts that the capital's club will agree to give up its historic home.
This statement comes amid a tense context between PSG and the Paris city hall regarding the future of Parc des Princes. The French champions relaunched the idea of a complete buyout of the stadium in 2022, an option that remains pending negotiations with local authorities. PSG aspires to full control of its infrastructure, while municipal authorities defend a public ownership model.
For Paris FC, which currently plays at Stade Jean-Bouin, the prospect of a move to Parc des Princes seemed to appeal to some observers. However, Pierre Ferracci's remarks have dashed this optimism. The club will likely have to continue developing without counting on a transfer to the famous 48,000-seat stadium, at least as long as PSG is installed there.
Beyond this real estate issue, the entire dynamics of Parisian football is at stake. With two ambitious clubs in the same city, cohabitation remains complex. Paris FC is progressing sportively and structurally, but will have to find its own path without waiting for a potential departure of the big Qatari brother.
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Source: Ouest-France