Years are passing, Laurent Paganelli remains. Present since 1997 on Canal+ as a field man, the 62 -year -old commentator has become one of the emblematic figures of the encrypted chain sports service. Some of his interventions along the sidelines or in the locker rooms have become legendary. A profile that arouses lusts.
According to The team“PAGA” would have been approached by the LFP to strengthen the system of the new Channel 100% Ligue 1, which must be launched for the kick-off of the 2025-2026 season, the weekend of August 16 and 17. The league saw him the journalist capable of “Put the mood on the lawn and interview the actors of the game”dixit the sports daily.
While Canal+ retired from the French championship and now only broadcasts the Champions League, the Europa League and the League Conference, this new challenge could have been tempting for the former French striker, passed in particular by Saint-Etienne and Toulon in the late 1970s and in the early 1980s, and very attached to Ligue 1.
Laurent Paganelli rewinds the LFP
But Laurent Paganelli would have declined the LFP proposal, preferring to remain faithful to his employer for almost thirty years. A choice of heart that may not do Samir Nasri. Star consultant Canal Champions Clubthe ex-player of OM would also have been approached but Canal+ would not have said his last word and would like to extend his contract.
To punctuate the meetings with a lighter tone, the league would also have thought of Franck Ribéry. Retired since October 2022, after a last adventure at La Salernitana in Italy, “Kaiser Franck” would currently discuss with the body, still according to The team. Recruiting it would be an excellent blow for the LFP, which wishes to attract a million subscribers the first year.
