2009–10 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season
37th season in existence of Paris Saint-Germain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2009–10 season was French football club Paris Saint-Germain's 37th professional season, their 37th season in Ligue 1 and their 36th consecutive season in French top-flight. PSG was managed by Antoine Kombouaré.[1] The club was chaired by Robin Leproux. Paris Saint-Germain was present in the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. Paris Saint-Germain's average home gate was 33,266, the fourth highest in Ligue 1.[2]
2009–10 season | |||
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President | Robin Leproux | ||
Head coach | Antoine Kombouaré | ||
Stadium | Parc des Princes | ||
Ligue 1 | 13th | ||
Coupe de France | Winners | ||
Coupe de la Ligue | Round of 16 | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Mevlüt Erdinç (15) All: Mevlüt Erdinç (19) | ||
Highest home attendance | 44,778 vs Lyon (20 September 2009) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 13,395 vs Aubervilliers (10 January 2010) | ||
Average home league attendance | 35,114 | ||
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A few weeks before the end of his short term as president of Paris Saint-Germain, Sébastien Bazin, chair of the club's supervisory board and head of Colony Capital in Europe, outlined clear objectives for the club, particularly for Robin Leproux, the future president, and Antoine Kombouaré, the incoming manager. Bazin expressed his expectations for Antoine Kombouaré's upcoming managerial tenure, as well as his reasons for not appointing Alain Roche director of football. He also indicated that Colony Capital, PSG's majority shareholder, remained committed to the club's development plan three years after its partial takeover. The U.S. investment firm had a six-year vision to transform Paris Saint-Germain into an economically profitable and successful football club. Bazin stated that PSG began the season with the goal of reclaiming its European status:[3]
We want Paris Saint-Germain to advance steadily. We must be capable in the medium term to sustain €15-20 million of additional revenue from our current turnover. With a budget of €100-100m, we could have a team capable of sustained play in the UEFA Champions League. We must do a better season this year, PSG deserves to be in the Champions League next season. Antoine will qualify for a European Cup, but not necessarily the Champions League. The shareholders are right to increase their expectations. The relationship between Antoine and Alain has been historically very close and we didn't want to put a hierarchy between them. It would be awkward.
— Sébastien Bazin, 31 July 2009