After PSG, Paris FC will now enter another dimension with prestigious shareholders.
It’s a revolution in French football. After PSG moved to another dimension a few years ago with Qatar, it is the turn of Paris FC to experience this joy with the arrival of prestigious shareholders, LVMH and the Red Bull family. Leader of Ligue 2, Paris FC is initially aiming for the elite and the French Ligue 1 championship, then ultimately, the Champions League and competing with the capital club.
Pierre Ferracci, the president and majority shareholder of the Parisian club, will leave his club in good hands after negotiations lasting several months. In the financial details of this operation and according to information from the various media and in particular L’Equipe, the entrepreneur will initially keep approximately 30% of the capital until 2027, the date on which he will exit. Red Bull, which recorded the arrival of Jurgen Klopp as the group’s football manager, will take nearly 15% while the Arnault family will become the majority shareholder of the club, at 55-56% while waiting to buy back the shares. Ferracci shares in three years. Note that it is not through the LVMH group that the Arnault family purchases its shares, but on a personal basis, via one of their holding companies, that the family decides to invest. Obviously, the LVMH group should still have an impact on the equipment and should sponsor the club in one way or another. L’Equipe explains that the current owner did not want an investment fund but was looking for a French or European entrepreneur who would respect the DNA of Paris FC.
A prestigious budget
This year, Paris FC’s budget has already increased, passing above 30 million euros with also some notable recruits like Maxime Lopez, the former OM player. The goal is not to skip ahead and gradually move up the French football landscape. But if the information must still be confirmed by the new shareholders who have not yet spoken, Paris FC will be provided with resources, at least between 100 and 200 million euros over several years, to achieve. Enough to afford a few prestigious players.
A mixed reaction from supporters
If the supporters are happy to see a French buyer, the arrival of Red Bul poses a problem. “The problem, in quotes, is Red Bull. Why? Because we fear multi-ownership. We know where this has led certain clubs and I am thinking in particular of Troyes which is part of the City Football Group and we see where they are are currently,” explained Ultras spokesperson Lutetia. “So that’s a bit of our little warning point. Afterwards, they only have 15% and we wholeheartedly hope that the identity of the club will be respected.”
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13:29 – Stéphane Gilli extended
If we are talking about a big transfer budget for 2025 with the possibility of a move to the elite, the Parisian club has announced the extension of its coach until 2026. It will therefore be at the start of the adventure with the Arnault family and Red Bull.
12:27 – Paris FC at the Jean Bouin stadium?
With this new investment, the desired change of stage between Charlety and Jean Bouin could accelerate. For those who don’t know, the two stadiums are very close to each other and in the event of arrival in the elite, the two teams will always be almost at home during the confrontations.
11:40 – Red Bull and the Arnault family grew closer thanks to F1
A few days ago, LVMH announced a major agreement with the world of Formula 1 by signing a record 10-year partnership. This is the moment when the two became closer. This also proves the increasingly significant investment of the Arnault family in the world of sport and it is rather positive for the attractiveness of French football.
11:00 – PSG and its president would be “happy”
PSG, which could no longer be the capital’s number one club in the coming years, is not concerned by this announcement. Indeed, his close entourage spoke of the “enthusiasm” of the PSG boss, who also has excellent relations with the Arnault family as Le Parisien explains. “It’s great news. It’s fantastic for Paris, fantastic for French football. It will bring emulation and new healthy competition to the highest level of football in the capital.”