Paris FC: The Arnault family and Red Bull announce the budget for transfers and it is royal!

After PSG, Paris FC will now enter another dimension with prestigious shareholders.

This is a revolution in French football. After PSG's move to another dimension a few years ago with Qatar, it is Paris FC's turn to experience this joy with the arrival of prestigious shareholders, LVMH and the Red Bull family. Leader of Ligue 2, Paris FC is initially aiming for the elite and the French Ligue 1 championship, then term, the Champions League and compete with the capital club.

Pierre Ferracci, the president and majority shareholder of the Parisian club, will leave his club in good hands after negotiations lasting several months. In the financial details of this operation and according to information from the various media, particularly L'Equipe, the entrepreneur will initially keep around 30% of the capital until 2027, when he will leave. Red Bull, which has registered the arrival of Jurgen Klopp as the group's football manager, will take over nearly 15% while the Arnault family will become the majority shareholder of the club, at 55-56% while waiting to buy back Ferracci's shares in three years. Note that it is not through the LVMH group that the Arnault family is buying its shares, but personal capacity, via one of their holdings, that the family decides to invest. Of course, the LVMH group should still have an impact on the equipment and should sponsor the club in one way or another. L'Equipe explains that the current owner did not want an investment fund but was looking for a French or European entrepreneur who would respect the DNA of Paris FC.

A prestigious budget

This year, Paris FC's budget has already increased, passing over 30 million euros with also some notable recruits like Maxime Lopez, the former OM player. The goal is not to rush things and to gradually rise in the French football landscape. But if the information still has to be confirmed by the new shareholders who have not yet spoken, Paris FC will be endowed with means, at least between 100 and 200 million euros over several years, to achieve this. Enough to afford a few prestigious players.

A mixed reaction from supporters

While supporters are happy to see a French buyer, the arrival of Red Bull poses a problem. “The problem, in quotes, is Red Bull. Why? Because we fear multi-ownership. We know where this has led certain clubs and I am thinking in particular of Troyes, which is part of the City Football Group, and we see where they are at the moment,” explained the spokesperson for Ultras Lutetia. “So that is a bit of a warning point for us. Afterwards, they only have 15% and we sincerely hope that the club's identity will be respected.”

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13:29 – Stéphane Gilli extended

If we talk about a big transfer budget for 2025 with the possibility of a move to the elite, the Parisian club has announced the extension of his coach until 2026. He will therefore be at the beginning of the adventure with the Arnault family and Red Bull.

12:27 – Paris FC at the Jean Bouin stadium ?

With this new investment, the desired change of stadium between Charlety and Jean Bouin could accelerate. For those who do not know, the two stadiums are very close to each other and in the event of arrival in the elite, the two teams will almost always be at home during the confrontations.

11:40 – Red Bull and the Arnault family have become closer thanks to F1

A few days ago, LVMH announced a major deal with the world of Formula 1 by signing a record 10-year partnership. This is the moment when the two have come closer. It also proves the Arnault family's increasingly important investment in the world of sport and it is rather positive for the attractiveness of French football.

11:00 – PSG and its president would be “happy”

PSG, which could no longer be the number one club in the capital in the coming years, is not concerned by this announcement. Indeed, his close entourage has mentioned “the enthusiasm” of the PSG boss, who also has excellent relations with the Arnault family as Le Parisien explains. “This is great news. It's fantastic for Paris, fantastic for French football. It will bring emulation and new healthy competition to the highest level of football in the capital”.