Ivan Gazidis reiterates long-term, prudent plan, ‘We are not the PSG of Ligue 2’

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·23 September 2026

Ivan Gazidis reiterates long-term, prudent plan, ‘We are not the PSG of Ligue 2’

Ivan Gazidis, president of AS Saint-Étienne and Kilmer Sports, has restated a cautious roadmap for the club, prioritising steady progress over extravagance.

“We are not the PSG of Ligue 2,” Gazidis said. He told L’Équipe.

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The executive, who rarely speaks publicly, gave close to an hour on Tuesday 15 September.

He underlined Canadian billionaire owner Larry Tannenbaum’s intention to commit for the long term with AS Saint-Étienne.

His message focused on building a strong organisation at every level without reckless outlay, favouring patience and sustainable, targeted and intelligent investment.

Source: L'Équipe

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