Paris’ mayor is pushing for a solution to PSG stadium talks before the summer

Newly elected Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire set a summer deadline on Monday to break the long-running impasse with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over the future of the Parc des Princes, as he sought to reopen negotiations with the club’s Qatari owners.

Gregoire said he would convene a special session of the Paris council in mid-April to restart talks, with both sides aiming to «achieve clarity by the end of the summer,» he said. France Info radio about whether the capital’s flagship club can remain in its historic home base.

The impasse has dragged on for months after his predecessor Anne Hidalgo ruled out the sale of the stadium, a position that froze discussions and prompted PSG to explore alternative locations outside the city, including Massy and Poissy.

While Gregoire acknowledged opposition within his own majority – particularly from Green councilors opposed to the sale of a landmark public asset – he signaled a more pragmatic approach, saying he was personally open to a sale provided it was «strictly controlled».

PSG, the reigning European champions, have made ownership a prerequisite for any major redevelopment, arguing that expanding the Parc des Princes is crucial to supporting its growth. The club has repeatedly said it will not invest in the stadium without owning it.

In an effort to bridge the gap, Gregoire said he would propose two paths: extending PSG’s long-term lease or negotiating a sale with strict safeguards such as heritage protection and a possible buyback option for the city.

“I need a mandate,” he said, emphasizing that any final decision would rest with the Paris council and not the mayor alone.

“We have a deep emotional bond with our club, and we want it to stay in Paris, so we want to create the conditions for it to stay.” s3rer.

Gregoire added that he had already spoken to PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi after his election victory earlier this month, underlining the city’s desire to keep the club in Paris while ensuring that no public money is used to finance a professional football venue.

He said all proceeds from a sale would be reinvested in the city’s sports infrastructure and green spaces. PSG currently has a lease on the Parc des Princes until 2044.

Published on March 30, 2026