Paris FC: The Arnault family will already break a huge record

Thursday 31st October 2024 08:10 PM

Arthur Mountain
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Journalist

Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.

In recent days, Paris FC has entered a new dimension with the entry into the capital of the Arnault family and Red Bull. And the effect of the new project is already being felt in the stands since the Charléty stadium has never welcomed so many people. Moreover, the PFC is on track to beat its attendance record for the season.

Leader the Ligue 2Paris FC is ideally placed to move up into the elite. It must be said that the Parisian club has entered a new dimension with the arrival of the family Arnault and of Red Bull to the capital. The ambition is to create a second club in Paris able to compete with the PSG. Such a project which obviously arouses the interest of several curious people who go to the Stade Charléty more numerous than ever.

Towards a record attendance for the PFC?

While the PFC did not bring together more than 3,000 spectators per match despite being completely free, the effect was immediate after the purchase of the club by the Arnault family. So, against Grenoble15,000 people were present in the stands, while 10,000 are expected in front of Rodez. The average attendance will therefore increase to 8,000 people. THE PFC is therefore well ahead of its record which dates from last season (5,554 supporters). Something to rejoice Stéphane Gili. « This is the thing we missed the most. We would like 18,000 supporters at each match, that's why we do this job », Confided the coach of Paris FC in comments reported by RMC Sport.

“I don’t feel the pressure, because the goal doesn’t change”

However, such enthusiasm can also cause additional pressure on players. But it doesn't bother Stéphane Gili. « People expect us to win every match? It's going to be hard! I don't feel the pressure, because the goal doesn't change. It is to move up to Ligue 1 in the next two years », he adds before discussing his team’s room for improvement: “ We still have significant room for improvement, particularly in finishing. The PFC is an offensive team, we have the chances but we have to score even more ».