PSG hires Leonardo as new sporting director
Posted Thursday, July 14, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
PARIS (AP)—Former Inter Milan coach Leonardo has been hired as sporting director at Paris Saint-Germain in a bid to spur the French club’s ambitions and attract star players.
The high-profile move was officially announced after a meeting of the supervisory board on Wednesday and could mean a turnaround in fortunes for PSG.
The French club now benefits from the charisma of Leonardo and from the strong financial backing of Qatar Sports Investments, which recently acquired a 70 percent stake in PSG.
QSI president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said the Brazilian “is the best to be in this position.”
PSG also dismissed president Robin Leproux to give Leonardo a free hand in the club’s sporting policy. Benoit Rousseau will take over as interim president.
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