PSG’s Search for New Stadium Site Proves Challenging
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is facing difficulties in identifying an ideal location for their planned state-of-the-art stadium, according to recent reports. The club’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has confirmed that their current home, Parc des Princes, no longer meets the team’s needs.
The ambitious project, estimated to cost over €1 billion, aims to create a modern stadium with a capacity between 50,000 and 90,000 seats. PSG’s vision extends beyond just a football ground, with plans for additional facilities including shops, restaurants, a clinic, and a smaller stadium for the women’s team.
However, finding a suitable site in the Greater Paris area that meets all of PSG’s criteria is proving challenging. The club requires a location with excellent transport links, proximity to Paris, and easy access to their training center in Poissy.
Al-Khelaifi acknowledges that this massive undertaking could take nearly a decade to complete. The club is working with various architectural agencies to develop designs for the new stadium, with modular concepts particularly impressing the PSG president.
This move comes as PSG aims to compete with other top European clubs that already boast modern, privately-owned stadiums with large capacities. The new facility is seen as crucial for increasing the club’s revenue streams and securing its long-term future at the highest level of football.
As PSG continues its search for the perfect location, the project remains in its early stages. The club’s leadership is committed to finding a solution that will propel PSG into a new era of football infrastructure and commercial success.