After his time in Lyon, Laurent Blanc decided in the summer of 2024 to go into exile in Saudi Arabia. An experience that only lasted a little over a year. Last September, following a defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, the 98 world champion was sacked by Al-Ittihad.
Since his dismissal, the former PSG coach has not found a club. He therefore took advantage of his free time to witness Paris FC’s defeat against Brest (4-0) on Sunday afternoon, on behalf of the 32nd day of Ligue 1.
Present in the aisles of the Bouin stadium, the Cévenol also made a notable appearance in the mixed zone after the match. “ Little surprise visit from Laurent Blanc, ex-PSG coach, in the mixed zone of Paris FC vs Brest. He greeted each person, journalists, security agents, staff… Great class”, wrote journalist Dounia Mesli on X.
Laurent Blanc at Paris FC next season?
It didn’t take long to make certain Internet users react, who wondered about the presence of the ex-defender at Jean Bouin. It must be said that the PFC could change coaches again this summer. Indeed, Antoine Kombouaré replaced Stéphane Gili at the end of last February with the mission of maintaining the club. Without the assurance of being preserved afterwards.
Yes, but there you have it, the mission of the Kanak coach is more than successful since the Ile-de-France team, owned by the Arnault family, is guaranteed to play in Ligue 1 next season. The PFC is currently 11th in the standings, with 13 points ahead of the red zone two days before the end of the season. What push Parisian decision-makers to keep it for the next financial year? This is a possibility that cannot be ruled out.
