PSG secured a hard-fought victory last night with a 2-1 win against Olympiakos at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League, earning their qualification for the round of 16. With PSG also leading in Ligue 1, club president Nasser al-Khelaïfi openly expressed his satisfaction with coach Laurent Blanc, whose contract runs until 2015.
Al-Khelaïfi is not only pleased with Blanc’s performance but is eager to extend his contract, even signaling a willingness to make a substantial financial commitment. “Laurent Blanc is a great coach and deserves a long contract,” affirmed the PSG president. He emphasized that discussions about the coach’s future are internal matters between the club and Blanc, not to be dissected in the media.
However, there’s a note of caution in the air, as the president’s strong support brings to mind the case of Carlo Ancelotti, who faced criticism despite winning the autumn champion title. Ancelotti ultimately decided to leave at that juncture. It remains to be seen how Blanc’s tenure unfolds despite the current vote of confidence.
