Paris Saint-Germain is entering the final stage of its deliberation for a new stadium. The club is holding its last steering committee meetings this week with the three remaining candidates: Poissy, Massy, and the City of Paris for a renovation of the Parc des Princes.

A Paris Saint-Germain delegation will visit Poissy on Tuesday, October 13 in the late afternoon for a fourth and final site visit. They will be in Massy on the morning of Thursday, October 16, before concluding with a meeting at the Parc des Princes in the afternoon. The club aims to make its final decision by the end of 2026.

The project aims to provide the club with a 70,000 to 80,000-seat venue, compared to the current 48,000 at the Parc. This expansion is seen as key to boost matchday revenue, which reached 175 million euros last season out of a total turnover of 837 million. The Parc des Princes has recorded 194 consecutive sell-out matches.

The option of expanding the historic stadium, Paris Saint-Germain's home since 1974, faces architectural constraints. Sophie Taillibert, daughter of architect Roger Taillibert, whose agreement is legally required, has expressed reservations. "The modifications envisaged are likely to harm the architectural integrity of the work," she said. Discussions between the club and her are ongoing.

Massy is promoting its logistical strengths, with 90 hectares of available land and a multimodal hub including Orly Airport, a TGV station, and several RER lines. Transport quality was cited as a determining factor by Paris Saint-Germain. However, Massy's municipal council voted unanimously on September 18 to require a local referendum, with residents voicing ecological concerns.

Poissy, which already hosts the Paris Saint-Germain Campus training center, is the other serious alternative. Some supporters have joked about a potential name change to 'Poissy Saint-Germain'.

In the stands, the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) has clearly stated its preference with a banner reading: "Franciliens de tous horizons, le Parc à Paris nous unit. Comme de vieux garçons on ne quittera pas la maison" (Parisians from all walks of life, the Parc in Paris unites us. Like old boys, we will not leave home). The club's leadership has not yet made its final decision.

This strategic deliberation comes as the team, fifth in Ligue 1 with 11 points, prepares to face Manchester City away this Wednesday.

Background and full detail: Le Figaro Sport