The saga surrounding Paris Saint-Germain’s stadium is far from over. While the arrival of Emmanuel Grégoire has helped quickly restore dialogue with the City of Paris, the club’s stance has not fundamentally changed: the possibility of leaving the Parc des Princes remains firmly on the table.
Contrary to some rumors, a sale of the stadium as early as 2026 is still far from being finalized. According to L’Équipe, nothing has been settled at this stage. During a recent steering committee, PSG executive Victoriano Melero reportedly stated bluntly that the club is seriously considering leaving its current home. This statement has reignited bids from Poissy and Massy, both still ready to host a new stadium.
A complex and uncertain valuation
That said, buying back the Parc des Princes has not been entirely ruled out. However, the real sticking point remains its financial valuation. Despite renovations carried out for Euro 2016, the stadium is now considered outdated. A full assessment still needs to be conducted, and its conclusions will weigh heavily in upcoming negotiations.
Everything ultimately depends on the project envisioned for the site. As Emmanuel Grégoire pointed out, estimating its value is almost a puzzle. If the Parc were converted into office space, its price could climb to as much as €1 billion. On the other hand, if constraints require it to retain its sporting use, the valuation would drop drastically, landing somewhere between €200 million and €300 million.
The €38 million offer initially proposed by PSG highlights the massive gap, a figure that even sparked irony from former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo. The stricter the heritage and urban planning constraints, the lower the stadium’s value. Between political stakes, urban limitations, and sporting strategy, the Parc des Princes case remains highly volatile and far from reaching a conclusion.
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