Paris Saint-Germain's Potential Stadium Shift: Massy and Poissy in the Limelight
PSG Targets Massy and Poissy for Potential Building Sites of New Stadium
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finds itself in golden times, but the club's skyrocketing success has pointed out one glaring issue—the aging Parc des Princes. With PSG setting its sights on a grander, more modern playing field, the club is eyeing two potential locations: Massy, south of Paris near Orly Airport, and Poissy, a city some 15 miles west of Paris.
Massy: Stepping Stone Towards Modernization
PSG has embarked on feasibility studies in Massy, but discussions about what the proposed stadium might look like are still at the nascent stage compared to Poissy. The club aims to make sure any project aligns with environmental and developmental standards set by the Ile-de-France Region.
Poissy: A Clearer Picture of the Future
In contrast to Massy, Poissy is emerging as a more detailed plan. The proposed stadium in Poissy would have seating for approximately 90,000 fans and be built on land owned by Stellantis. Sources suggest that the project's cost would surpass one billion euros. The city of Poissy, backed by the Yvelines department, has put together a concrete proposal for the stadium.
Bye-Bye Parc des Princes?
The club's shift away from Parc des Princes is primarily due to the Paris authorities' reluctance to sell the current home ground. While expanding Parc des Princes is an option, it falls short of PSG's long-term ambitions for a more expansive, modern venue.
Public vs. Private: The Battle for Ownership
Parc des Princes remains under public ownership, and the club's Qatari backers have not been granted the flexibility to majorly renovate or purchase the stadium. Their ambitions call for a stadium that matches the club's growing stature, making alternatives like Massy and Poissy an attractive proposition.
The Bright Future Awaits: Conditions and Negotiations
The Ile-de-France Region has set criteria for the new stadium, emphasizing environmental and developmental standards. Both Massy and Poissy appear to be compliant with these requirements by avoiding the encroachment on natural and agricultural lands.
The club's final choice between Massy and Poissy will hinge on further feasibility studies and negotiations with local authorities. PSG is keen on creating a sustainable project that benefits both the club and the surrounding community.
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- The ambitious plans for Paris Saint-Germain's future stadium involve investigating two potential locations, one being Massy, with discussions about the design still in its early stages, and the other, Poissy, which offers a clearer picture of what the stadium might look like, including approximately 90,000 seating capacity and a cost surpassing one billion euros.
- As PSG looks beyond Parc des Princes, the club's focus shifts towards finding a venue that aligns with the Ile-de-France Region's environmental and developmental standards – a criteria both Massy and Poissy seem to be meeting as they avoid encroaching on natural and agricultural lands.
- Tackling the financial side of things, PSG's Qatari backers find themselves unable to significantly renovate or purchase Parc des Princes, compelling them to consider alternatives like investing in new stadiums in Massy or Poissy, which could better accommodate the club's growing stature as well as contribute positively to the surrounding community.
