PSG set to lose two key men to Manchester United and Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of a significant executive reshuffle with the impending departure of two crucial figures from its management team. The club is set to bid farewell to Marc Armstrong, the General Manager of Revenue, and Nicolas Arndt, the head of ticketing, hospitality, and non-matchday activities at the Parc des Princes, according to L'Equipe (h/t CulturePSG).

Marc Armstrong, an Englishman who joined PSG in April 2018 from the NBA, has been a pivotal figure in the club’s commercial success. His previous experience with the NFL added to his credentials when he took up the role of General Manager of Revenue in June 2022.

During his tenure, Armstrong was instrumental in enhancing PSG’s brand and significantly increasing the club’s revenue streams. His departure to Manchester United, where he will join forces with Jean-Claude Blanc, is seen as a major loss for PSG. Armstrong's work coincided with a period of high-profile signings, including Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe, which helped boost the club’s global profile.

PSG set to lose two key men to Manchester United and Chelsea

The impact of Armstrong's departure is profound, as his role was central to PSG's financial strategies and commercial growth. His efforts in expanding PSG’s brand and driving revenue were crucial during a time of major club investments and high expectations. The challenge for PSG will be to find a replacement who can maintain the momentum Armstrong helped build.

Nicolas Arndt, who has been with PSG since 2012, is also leaving the club. Arndt managed the ticketing, hospitality, and non-matchday operations at the Parc des Princes and is moving to BlueCo, the company that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg.

The timing of these departures is significant, given the ongoing shifts within the club. Armstrong’s exit was anticipated internally for several weeks, and his absence was noted in recent high-profile events, such as the controversial partnership with Pernod Ricard.