Paris St-Germain threaten to stop Parc des Princes in row over possession

Paris St-Germain threaten to stop Parc des Princes in row over possession

Paris St-Germain threaten to stop Parc des Princes in row over possession
Paris St-Germain argue Parc des Princes renovations would enable them to generate earnings extra consistent with main golf equipment elsewhere in Europe

Paris St-Germain are threatening to stop the Parc de Princes in a row over possession of the stadium.

PSG have performed within the 47,000-capacity stadium since 1974 however consider it wants important renovation which can value round 500m euros (£443.45m).

They’re prepared to fund the work, however provided that they’re allowed to purchase it.

This plan has been rejected by the mayor of Paris, who informed newspaper Le Parisien: “Parc des Princes will not be on the market. And it’ll not be offered.”

PSG have reacted angrily, arguing the stance will value taxpayers cash.

The membership, who argue the renovations and subsequent improve in capability would enable it to generate earnings extra consistent with main golf equipment elsewhere in Europe, say they may now be “sadly compelled to advance different choices for our dwelling”, which might embrace transferring exterior Paris.

A PSG spokesperson stated: “It’s stunning and disappointing to listen to that the mayor of Paris is taking a place which, successfully, will power PSG, our followers and communities from the Parc des Princes.

“PSG and the Parc des Princes are a part of the proud historical past and heritage of Paris.

“PSG has already invested greater than 85m euros to keep up the stadium, whereas committing an extra 500m euros in renovations for our followers and to permit PSG to develop and compete with different golf equipment on the highest degree in Europe.

“Clearly, this monumental funding would solely be made by PSG if we really personal Parc des Princes. It’s regrettable that the mayor is now immediately foreclosing – definitively – the sale discussions we have been having for a very long time, with the membership now sadly compelled to advance different choices for our dwelling.”