Paris Saint-Germain is changing its face. Gone are the days when each transfer window resembled a frantic race for expensive signings. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the training center, Luis Campos detailed the club’s new sports strategy, refocused on youth, versatility, and a more rational management of the transfer market.
From the outset, the sporting advisor sets the scene by explaining that PSG no longer wants to stack players. “The goal is not to have two players per position. We want 14-15 players capable of playing in different positions. This allows for 6-7 young players in the squad.” Paris is now betting on a tighter, more flexible core that opens the door to talents from the academy.
Campos also revealed the importance of the connection between the training center and the first team. All the coaches from the center participated in a two-hour meeting with Luis Enrique to harmonize the playing principles. “Luis Enrique does not impose any specific formation (4-3-3, 4-4-2). However, he insists on mastering pressing, width, and possession, among other things.” The club is thus seeking to ensure continuity between the youth and the demands of the Spanish coach, to facilitate their transition to the top level.
Young talents from the region
The Portuguese leader then details QSI’s vision for PSG, oriented towards a profound modernization of the sports project. “I work for the QSI group; they want to develop the PSG project with new, more modern ideas, particularly regarding post-training. We are studying many things to see what can make our young players better.” The club aims to optimize its ability to train, mentor, and unveil its own talents rather than systematically resorting to external purchases.
Campos does not hide it: the long-term strategy aims to drastically reduce spending in the market. “Our long-term goal is to rely on young players from the training center, from the Paris region, and no longer have to buy foreign players for large sums.” A line he summarizes even more directly: “We hope to no longer have to pay large amounts in the transfer market.”
The PSG Campus has changed everything
For him, the club’s new campus plays a central role in this transformation. “This PSG campus is a superb structure; it was one of the first things President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi told me about before I came. I hope that one day we won’t need to buy players from outside for large amounts.”
A clear, assertive, and ambitious vision: PSG wants to become a club that trains, builds, and capitalizes on its local identity. A silent revolution, but perhaps the most structural since QSI’s arrival.
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