By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
After the successful experiment of Bayern Munich in Euroleague, one other big market football powerhouse is about to enter the competition. As one of the biggest and oldest European sports newspapers “L’Equipe” reported in its print edition, the negotiations between the Qatari owners of football club Paris Saint Germain and the biggest Parisian basketball entity, Paris Levallois, have been gaining momentum the last two weeks.
The scenarios under discussion at this point are either the sell of Paris Levallois and its incorporation to PSG or the possibility of the Qatari buying a – probably big – share of Paris Levallois’ ownership. However the first solution seems more viable, as Euroleague is ready to support the project with a wildcard and would love to have the brand of Paris Saint Germain in the league.
As for the gym that it will be used, on October οf 2015 one of the most illustrious courts in Europe is about to re-open, the renovated “Palais De Bercy” with a 17.500 seats capacity.