PSG president says no deal with new investors

Paris Saint-Germain president Robin Leproux on Monday scotched rumours that the club had agreed a deal with new investors.

“Sebastien Bazin (president of majority shareholders Colony Capital Europe) confirmed to me that absolutely nothing has been signed or agreed on,” Leproux told reporters at a press conference.

“It all kicked off a bit at the weekend,” he added, in reference to rumours of interest from sovereign wealth funds in Qatar.

“People in football like to have fun a bit. You shouldn’t react to these tales. Now you’re talking about the Middle East, but there are people interested in PSG in Russia and even further away in the Far East.

“I’m not the owner of the club, which is why my job is fairly volatile.”

Sources close to Colony Capital, however, have made no secret of the discussions between the American private investment firm and potential investors from Qatar, although they insist no formal steps have been taken.

The speculation comes with PSG riding high in the French first division and also enjoying success in the cup competitions.

Antoine Kombouare’s side currently sit second in Ligue 1, a point behind leaders Lille, while they have qualified for the knockout phase of the Europa League and reached the semi-finals of the League Cup.