Paris Saint‑Germain faces a crucial decision regarding its long-time turf manager, Jonathan Calder – a British professional who has served the club for thirteen years. The club manager has called Calder for a preliminary meeting which could lead to the end of his relationship with the team, due to growing dissatisfaction with the conditions of the playing field.
Calder arrived at PSG in 2013 with the aim of transforming the Parc des Princes into one of the best stadiums in Europe. During his tenure he received numerous awards for his work and helped cement the club's reputation for turf quality. However, the current season has highlighted several problems: the first day of Ligue1 against Rennes was played on an alternative pitch because the Parc des Princes pitch was not considered viable. This situation sparked the discontent of the Parisian management, already dissatisfied with the performance of the pitch in the previous season.
According to sources, the PSG pitch finished the championship in fourth place in the ranking of the best playing surfaces in Ligue1, a result considered below the standards required by the club. The management expressed their frustration at the lack of continuity and tangible results in the management of the ground, and began to evaluate the possibility of replacing Calder with a new professional.
Calder's future remains uncertain. While his contribution has been vital to the club's reputation, the recent spate of problems on the pitch has prompted the management to consider a new direction. If Calder were to leave the club, PSG will have to start a search and selection process to find a new expert who can guarantee the quality of the turf and meet the club's high expectations.
The club has not yet announced a final decision, but the next few days will be crucial to understand whether PSG will keep Calder or undertake a new strategy in managing its pitch. The final choice will have repercussions both on sporting performance and on the club's reputation in terms of infrastructure and quality standards.