Paris Saint-Germain’s stadium future remains suspended between three paths: staying at the Parc des Princes, moving towards Poissy or building in Massy. The club has not made its choice, but the debate around the historic Porte d’Auteuil ground has gained fresh intensity after opposition from the family of its original architect.
Sophie Taillibert, daughter of Roger Taillibert, has raised concerns over the proposed alterations to the Parc des Princes. Her father, who died in 2019, designed the stadium and had previously taken part in discussions over an expansion of more than 10,000 seats.
She believes the latest plans being considered could damage the architectural integrity of the building. Taillibert said her position was not motivated by “a whim”, adding that she feels a moral responsibility to protect her father’s work and to respect the decisions he made about it.
Her intervention adds another complication to a project of major importance for the European champions. PSG have been accelerating their work on the Parc option and have made up a small delay in the studies being carried out across all three potential sites. For now, however, the architect’s family’s objections have not changed the club’s timetable or its examination of a possible redevelopment.
No decision before the final review
A second steering committee is scheduled for 16 October, when PSG will assess the progress of the three dossiers. It is expected to be the final such meeting before the club enters the next phase of analysis in the following weeks.
There is still no preferred option inside PSG. The Parc des Princes, Poissy and Massy all remain under consideration, with Jérôme Rothen also stating on Thursday that no route had yet been selected. The club is expected to make its preference known before the Christmas period.
PSG began seriously examining a new stadium in the Paris region after failing to reach an agreement with Paris City Hall over the purchase of the Parc des Princes. A new ground would be designed to be larger and more modern than their current home.
Last October, the club also launched a wide consultation with supporters, seeking information on matchday habits as it weighed the practical consequences of a move or a major redevelopment. The answers have fed into a process that is moving forward, even if the final destination remains unclear on an autumn night in Paris.
