According to a report by L'Équipe, sources close to power circles in Doha claim that the Emir of Qatar and owner of Paris Saint-Germain Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is open to selling the French club in case of a good offer. .
This does not mean that Qatar is considering withdrawing from PSG. However, the news source claims there is concern among the club's shareholders that interest in PSG in the Middle Eastern country has faded since the 2022 World Cup. Les Parisiens are no longer seen as a priority even if QSI fails to take over Manchester United.
It is further claimed that there is a sense of detachment towards the Paris project, which comes as Qatar reduces its level of investment in the club. L'Équipe writes that there is a fatigue in the previous era of overpaid stars and their attitudes. And while QSI continues to absorb losses, there have been calls to reduce spending levels and instead become more financially balanced.
The purchase for €500 million of a 12.5% stake in the club from the American investment fund Arctos Partners is considered part of this step towards greater financial balance.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
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