Paris Saint-Germain is continuing to roll out its Pro Residency Academy, and for the first time in Europe, in the Domaine de Blonay near Evian. This is the club’s third academy of this kind, after the ones opened in Miami (USA) and in Saly (Senegal). The aim of this programme is to offer the students football training as well as higher education.
To host this large-scale project, Paris Saint-Germain chose the International Center of European Football (ICEF), the world’s leading pro football academy based in the Domaine de Blonay since 2019. With more than 23 nationalities attending every year and more than 300 students trained, the ICEF is one of Europe’s leading organisations for developing and educating apprentice footballers.
In the centre, the players have the opportunity to follow high-level academic and sports courses, complete with daily training sessions.
Nadia Benmokhtar, Head of Brand Development, announced:
“With the opening of a third Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro, the very first on European soil, our programme of academies is entering a new stage in its development. Thanks to this establishment in the heart of Europe, the Paris Saint-Germain methods will radiate even further, via our historical partner Ravy Truchot. The club is making even more of a commitment to young people by once again giving budding footballers the tools to embark on a career in sport”
Ravy Truchot, President of Strive Football Group, added:
“We are very excited and proud to announce the establishment and development of Europe’s first PSG Academy Pro in the Domaine de Blonay by merging its activities with our international ICEF academy. Over the last 4 years, we have set up an ambitious international project in this region, and this partnership will enable us to offer an unparalleled international programme by teaming up with a world-renowned club and brand. As well as validating our project, this will boost the local region’s influence and drawing power.”
