PSG faced a challenging match but emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League against Olympiakos, securing their qualification for the round of 16. As the club also maintains a strong leadership position in Ligue 1, PSG President Nasser al-Khelaïfi expressed his immense satisfaction with coach Laurent Blanc, currently under contract until 2015.
Al-Khelaïfi is so pleased with Blanc’s performance that he is eager to extend his contract, and he’s willing to make a significant financial commitment to do so. “Laurent Blanc is a great coach and deserves a long contract,” declared the PSG president. “I am very happy with his work. This is a discussion between PSG and its coach, not with the media.”
However, the president’s endorsement raises questions about potential parallels with the past, specifically recalling the case of Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti faced criticism even after winning the autumn champion title, and it was during that period that he ultimately decided to leave the club. Whether history will repeat itself or if Blanc’s tenure will continue smoothly remains to be seen, but Al-Khelaïfi seems determined to solidify the coach’s position within the club.
