Arnault Family Takes Majority Stake in Paris FC, Outlining Long-Term Vision
The luxury powerhouse family plans gradual growth, focusing on youth development and collaboration with Red Bull to elevate the Ligue 2 club.
- The Arnault family, through their Agache holding, now holds a 52% stake in Paris FC, with plans to increase ownership to 80% by 2027.
- Antoine Arnault emphasized a long-term approach to gradually build Paris FC into a competitive Ligue 1 club, while maintaining its identity as a community-focused team.
- Youth development is central to the project, with ambitions to create the best training academy in France and the Paris region, producing local talent for the first team.
- Red Bull, holding an 11% stake, will act as a sporting partner, leveraging its expertise in scouting and data analytics, with Jurgen Klopp involved in supporting the project.
- Plans for stadium upgrades are under discussion, with the potential for temporary relocation to Stade Jean-Bouin while Stade Charléty undergoes renovations.