It’s a real earthquake in the Ile-de-France football sky. This Sunday, February 22, 2026, Paris FC announced a radical change of coach: Antoine Kombouaré succeeds Stéphane Gilli, the man who brought the club back to the elite after 47 years of waiting.
The departure of Stéphane Gilli, despite his historic status as “coach of the rise”, seems to respond to a desire to secure maintenance and reach a media milestone. President Pierre Ferracci paid him a vibrant tribute, saluting his loyalty and hard work which will remain engraved in the history of the club.
The president’s tribute
The arrival of Antoine Kombouaré marks the start of a new era, driven by the growing influence of the Arnault family within the club. Antoine Arnault personally welcomed the recruitment of the Kanak technician, emphasizing that his experience at a very high level is the necessary asset to continue the development of the PFC project in Ligue 1.
“We are delighted with the arrival of Antoine Kombouaré, a recognized personality in the world of football whose experience will allow us to continue the development of Paris FC,” declares Antoine Arnault in a press release.
For Kombouaré, it is a return to his roots in the capital, he who was an emblematic figure of the rival club, PSG, as a player then coach. His temperament as a leader of men and his expertise in stabilization missions will immediately be put to the test to keep the club in the elite.
