Nasser Al-Khelaifi (foto: //)
Red Bull, in partnership with the Arnault family, is preparing to acquire Paris FC, potentially introducing a new football rivalry in the French capital alongside PSG.
Paris Saint-Germain has reacted positively to reports that Red Bull and the Arnault family are set to acquire Paris FC. The move, reported by L'Équipe, has caused a stir in France as the significant resources of the new ownership group could transform Parisian and French football.
While Ligue 1 does not currently have any cities with two top-tier clubs, the addition of another Paris-based team could change that dynamic. Paris FC has invested heavily in its squad over the summer, and the team’s efforts have paid off, as they currently lead Ligue 2. With Red Bull and the Arnault family’s backing, the club could be poised for promotion and a push towards high ambitions.
PSG's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, shared his excitement over the news, saying, “It’s great news. It would be fantastic for Paris and for French football. It would bring healthy competition at the highest level to our capital.” The development could establish a fierce new rivalry in Paris, with two financially powerful clubs competing in the same city.