The Arnault family is set to take a majority stake in Paris FC, currently top of Ligue 2, marking a significant step forward for the Parisian club.
After the announcement of exclusive negotiations between the two parties, Antoine Arnault, accompanied by the club's management, successfully passed an examination before the DNCG, the financial regulatory body of French football. The DNCG smoothly validated this takeover project, allowing Bernard Arnault's family to move closer to an official investment in the club. This first step completed, all that remains is to finalize the terms of the contract to formalize the acquisition.
The Arnault family's investment project within Paris FC is based on an initial stake of 55%, to which will be added a 15% investment by the Red Bull group, already active in the world of football with several teams. Pierre Ferracci, current president of the club, will retain 30% of the capital, but plans to sell this share in 2027, thus allowing the Arnaults to own 85% of the club in the long term. This collaboration with Red Bull and the LVMH group could offer Paris FC international resources and notoriety, thus giving unprecedented momentum to one of the capital's clubs.
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Gradual development
According to the information shared, the budget for the current season should exceed 30 million euros, a sign of an ambitious strategy for the club. The average budget of Ligue 2 clubs is 11 million euros compared to 15 last season, according to SporteBusiness.
The announced sporting objective is to move up to Ligue 1 in the next two years. However, this sporting success is not considered imperative to ensure the financial solidity of Paris FC. Indeed, the future owners are banking on a progressive development of the club's infrastructure and image in order to build a solid and lasting project, which will eventually be able to compete with the major French clubs.
The process of selling Paris FC to the Arnault family could soon conclude with the completion of the final administrative details. This takeover, once finalized, would be a significant event for French football and could transform the Parisian sporting landscape. The Arnault family, owners of LVMH, would bring considerable resources and expertise in luxury and marketing to Paris FC, providing the club with a unique opportunity to increase its visibility.
