Since falling into the hands of Qatari owners, Paris Saint-Germain has dominated French football. The club has won 10 of the last 12 titles, and until now, it seemed unlikely that anything would change soon. However, this Thursday brings news from France that could reshape the country’s football landscape in the near future.According to L’Equipe, Paris FC are set to welcome new owners — extremely wealthy ones, with plans to elevate the club to the top of French football. The new investors include the French Arnault family, the richest in the world, which will acquire the club in partnership with Red Bull — who have previously collaborated in Formula 1 — from current owner Pierre Ferracci.Ferracci will not completely exit the club; the plan is for him to retain 30% of the shares until 2027. Red Bull will acquire 15%, while the Arnault family will purchase the remaining 55%, making them the majority shareholders. Although the exact investment amount remains undisclosed, money is unlikely to be an issue for the Arnaults, as they have plenty to spend.##NAJAVA_MECA_8399027##Bernard Arnault, the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company, is ranked as the world’s richest man by Forbes in 2024, with an estimated net worth of $233 billion. He intends to invest significantly in his new venture, aiming to position the club among the elite in French football.The short-term goal is for Paris FC to secure promotion to Ligue 1 by the end of the season — currently, the club is leading Ligue 2 with a perfect record after six rounds. The medium-term goal is to establish the club as a stable presence in the top flight, while the long-term vision includes competing for top positions and qualifying for European competitions. To achieve these ambitious targets, Paris FC will require a financial boost. The report suggests that the new owners plan to inject between €100 million and €200 million, with potential changes and high-caliber signings coming as early as the winter transfer window.🤯 Since the sale of Paris Saint-Germain to Qatar 🇶🇦 France hasn’t seen a revolution like the sale of Paris FC to Red Bull and Bernard Arnault. The football Silicon Valley of Île-de-France just armed itself with a nuclear bomb! ⚽💥 #ParisFC #RedBull #FootballRevolution https://t.co/wD6SCwbJAs— Enzo Djebali (@EnzoDjebali) October 9, 2024 This summer, Paris FC already demonstrated some ambition in the transfer market. They managed to sign Maxime Lopez from Sassuolo, a former midfielder for Fiorentina and Marseille, and spent €1.5 million to bring in Ivorian striker Jean-Philippe Krasso. Other notable names in the squad include Timothée Kolodziejczak, a former defender for Lyon, Sevilla, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Schalke.Paris FC was founded in 1969, just one year before Paris Saint-Germain. However, it has spent only three seasons in the top division (1972/73, 1973/74, 1978/79). Since their last relegation, they have lingered in the lower leagues, returning to Ligue 2 in 2017 and maintaining their position ever since. But this could soon change…
