Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and Arctos Partners (Arctos) have announced a significant strategic partnership and investment deal, with Arctos acquiring a minority common equity stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the highly successful football club in France and a prominent global sports brand.
This partnership marks a pivotal step in the next phase of PSG’s global expansion and business success. Arctos’s investment will be directed towards expanding PSG’s operations and supporting strategic real estate initiatives, including developments related to the stadium and the future phases of PSG’s training center in Poissy, suburban Paris.
Arctos will provide strategic services, expertise, and insights to assist PSG in achieving its goals. This includes sustaining the growth driven by QSI, expanding the club into new markets, engaging fans globally, and exploring sports investment opportunities worldwide. Arctos, known for its deep industry knowledge and operational expertise, has investments in over 20 professional sports organizations across various leagues.
For QSI, this partnership not only introduces a leading strategic ally and new investment but also underscores the remarkable growth and value appreciation of PSG under QSI’s ownership since 2011. PSG, under QSI, has secured numerous football trophies, including a record 11th French Ligue 1 title last year, and has become a diverse and ambitious club with a strong presence in various sports.
Arctos, as a non-controlling owner, will not influence on-field sporting matters, ensuring that QSI retains full control over all decisions at PSG. This landmark collaboration sets a new benchmark in European football, emphasizing PSG’s position as a dynamic and globally influential sports entity.
