There is speculation that former French President Nicolas Sarkozy may transition from politics to sports by potentially becoming the president of Paris Saint-Germain, as suggested by L’Express on Wednesday.
The basis for this hypothesis lies in several factors that could lead Qatar to appoint Sarkozy as the head of the Ile-de-France football club. Firstly, Sarkozy is known to be a devoted supporter of PSG. Additionally, he maintains close ties with Qatar, a significant influence in the club’s ownership. It has also been observed that Sarkozy wields influence over the club’s strategic decisions. While these factors may not be conclusive evidence, they hint at the possibility that Sarkozy could assume a leadership role at PSG, replacing the current president who has also taken on a ministerial position in Qatar.
However, for this transition to occur, Nicolas Sarkozy would need to fully renounce his political engagements, which might be challenging as he is expected to represent the Right in the 2017 presidential election. The move from politics to the presidency of a major football club would represent a unique and interesting shift in Sarkozy’s career trajectory.