Yet another proof that football is political. For several years, Paris Saint-Germain has been waging an open war with the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo on a particularly sensitive subject: the Parc des Princes. But the events of recent hours may leave new prospects for the acquisition of the Parc des Princes following the announcement by Anne Hidalgo not to run again in the municipal elections of 2026. This decision marks a turning point in a file at the stalled for over a year. The president of PSG, Nasser al-Khelaïfi, criticized the outgoing mayor for having blocked negotiations for political reasons, despite initial discussions with a view to a sale. On the side of the Town Hall, we defend a different version, affirming that it was never a question of selling, but rather of offering a long-term lease. The appointment of Rémi Féraud as successor by Hidalgo does not seem, at first glance, to open up new opportunities.
A beneficial change of town hall?
However, as the newspaper reveals the Teamthe electoral campaign could change the situation, especially since certain candidates, like Rachida Dati, do not rule out a transfer. With a political deadline in their sights, the French champions are hoping for a change in municipal majority to relaunch their purchase project. “This will generate other political choices, it will reshuffle the cards on all of Ms. Hidalgo's unfinished projects and in particular that of the Parc des Princes and PSG. Finally, it commits the one she has designated to succeed her,” said Rudolph Granier, LR advisor from Paris, interviewed by the newspaper. If certain candidates continue to favor a long-term lease, the club, still interested in the idea of remaining at the gate of Saint-Cloud, could benefit from a context more favorable to dialogue after years of open conflict. “The change of mayor should at least make it possible to recreate the conditions for dialogue,” confides a Parisian elected official. An opening that PSG, in search of stability for its stadium, will not fail to monitor closely.
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To summarize
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has announced that she will not seek a new mandate, enough to revive hope for the acquisition of the Parc des Princes? This is what Paris Saint-Germain and its leaders want to believe.
