Paris Saint-Germain wants to expand the Parc des Princes, especially after the arrival of Lionel Messi. The municipality of Paris supports the plans of the top club for a modernization of the stadium, which was last changed in 1972. “Every major club now has a stadium with a capacity of 80,000 spectators,” emphasizes chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi in conversation on Thursday. with French media.
“I love the Parc des Princes, but for our fans and for the future of the club, the stadium’s capacity needs to be increased.” newspaper Le Parisien inquired with the municipality, which confirmed that both parties are in talks. “We have been in talks with the club for months. We are studying various possibilities. Because of the appeal and fame of Paris Saint-Germain, the spectators deserve a stadium that is more inviting and has more space.”
The Parc des Princes can accommodate just over 48,500 spectators. There are plans to expand the stadium to 55,000 or 60,000 seats, and plans may be accelerated now that Messi has been committed to the French club for at least two years. “The arrival of Messi is fantastic news, not only for Paris, but for French football and sport in general,” emphasizes Emmanuel Grégoire, one of Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s advisers.
In terms of stadium capacity, PSG is only in fifth place. The Stade de France, home to the national team of France, is in first place with more than 81,000 spectators. More supporters can also watch their favorite club in the accommodations of Lille OSC (Stade Pierre-Mauroy, over 50,000), Olympique Lyon (Parc Olympique Lyonnais, over 59,000) and Olympique Marseille (Stade Vélodrome, over 67,000).
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