Paris FC is turning a historic page. This Sunday, February 22, 2026, the capital club officially announced the departure of its coach, Stéphane Gilli . Despite his crucial role in the club's promotion, recent results in Ligue 1 have cost him his job. To replace him, the Arnault family has opted for an experienced figure: Antoine Kombouaré .

The final curtain falls for the architect of the climb

Having arrived in 2023, Stéphane Gilli (51 years old) leaves the club with honors, but with a fragile financial record. While his name will remain etched as the one who brought PFC back to the top flight after a 50-year wait, the reality on the pitch became too much to bear:

1. Ranking: 15th in Ligue 1 with 23 points.
2. Dynamics: A crushing defeat against Lens (5-0) followed by a frustrating draw against Toulouse (1-1).
3. The paradox: Ironically, he left his position just a few weeks after achieving the feat of eliminating PSG in the French Cup.

“Stéphane Gilli will remain in the memory of all those who love this club. He has shown outstanding professionalism and loyalty appreciated by all,” said President Pierre Ferracci .

The "Arnault" effect: Antoine Kombouaré to salvage the situation

With the Arnault family taking a stake in the capital and a massive winter transfer window (arrivals of Ciro Immobile , Luca Koleosho and Marshall Munetsi ), staying up has become an absolute necessity.

To secure this investment, the club chose Antoine Kombouaré (62 years old) . Available since leaving Nantes last summer, the Kanak coach is a renowned specialist in rescue missions. His leadership qualities appealed to the shareholders, who wanted an "impressive CV" to manage a squad now rich in stars but lacking points.

Summary of the change of course

Information	Details
Outgoing coach	Stéphane Gilli (under initial contract until 2027)
New coach	Antoine Kombouaré
Priority objective	Remaining in Ligue 1 (6 points ahead of the relegation zone)
Key recruits to manage	Immobile, Koleosho, Munetsi, Coppola, Matondo