February 2 – In a further expansion of its youth development and commercial footprint, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have opened a new Pro Residency Academy near Evian, France.
The Evian-based set-up is the third Pro Residency Academy following those established in Miami in the US and Saly in Senegal. The academies integrate football training with higher education.
The academy is based in the Domaine de Blonay at the International Center of European Football which provides education.
In a statement, PSG’s head of brand development Nadia Benmokhtar said: “With the opening of a third Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro, the very first on European soil, our programme of academies is entering a new stage in its development.
“Thanks to this establishment in the heart of Europe, the Paris Saint-Germain methods will radiate even further, via our historical partner Ravy Truchot. The club is making even more of a commitment to young people by once again giving budding footballers the tools to embark on a career in sport.”
PSG has established academies in a total of 19 countries with a total of 163 training centres.
Ravy Truchot, president of Strive Football Group, added: ‘Over the last 4 years, we have set up an ambitious international project in this region, and this partnership will enable us to offer an unparalleled international programme by teaming up with a world-renowned club and brand. As well as validating our project, this will boost the local region’s influence and drawing power.”
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