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Paris FC Secures Promotion to Ligue 1, Ending 35-Year Absence

The Arnault and Red Bull-backed club plans to relocate to Stade Jean-Bouin and focus on youth development as they prepare to rival PSG in the French top flight.

A logo of the soccer club Paris FC is seen at the entrance of the Stade Charlety in Paris, France, October 18, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Overview

  • Paris FC clinched promotion to Ligue 1 with a 1-1 draw against Martigues, marking the first time Paris will have two top-flight clubs since 1990.
  • The club, majority-owned by the Arnault family with Red Bull as a junior partner, aims to become a sustainable force in French football.
  • Plans are underway to move from Charlety Stadium to Stade Jean-Bouin, located near PSG's Parc des Princes, intensifying the intra-city rivalry.
  • Antoine Arnault emphasized a focus on integrating homegrown talent, aiming for a squad with up to eight academy graduates.
  • Jürgen Klopp, serving as a consultant, highlighted the importance of creating a stronger atmosphere at the new stadium to support the club's ambitions.