Transfer window: Cabaye set to leave PSG, City Group circling

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·30 April 2026

Transfer window: Cabaye set to leave PSG, City Group circling

Yohan Cabaye, former Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder, is now the sporting director of the youth development setup. But that may not last much longer. After internal tensions, Brest were mentioned as being interested in him. This Thursday, Onze Mondial reports that Troyes, who will be promoted to Ligue 1 next season, are also in the race through the City Group.

“The only certainty going forward is that Yohan Cabaye wants to give his career a new direction, away from Paris”

According to our information, Cabaye has indeed been approached from England, not by a club but rather by a group: City Group. A holding company that notably owns Manchester City, Girona, Genoa, Yokohama, New York City, Yokohama, but above all Troyes. ESTAC, who have just confirmed their promotion to Ligue 1, are looking for a sporting director with Antoine Sibierski expected to leave for Anderlecht (Belgian First Division).

While several candidates have been mentioned for the position, including Jocelyn Blanchard and Bafétimbi Gomis, who has indeed held talks with the Troyes board, Yohan Cabaye has also spoken with City Group decision-makers regarding this matter. On at least two occasions, and the case remains open. And what about the Brest track in all this? It is still current. The only certainty going forward is that Yohan Cabaye wants to give his career a new direction, away from Paris, where he is coming off a difficult year internally.

Nothing is impossible; it is fair to think the outlet would not dive into such a complex story without having a few elements in hand. A Cabaye departure also makes sense, even though he has not been sanctioned by PSG. There have been clashes, and a fresh start could appeal both to the club and the former player. Even if nothing is certain yet either.

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We must remain cautious; there is nothing concrete for the moment, and rumors sometimes move far too quickly. There have almost certainly been inquiries and other discussions, but the outcome is far from decided. So we will wait for further clarification.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.