Paris FC Appoint Sonia Bompastor in Historic Move
The former Chelsea women's manager will get the chance to show what she can do in the men's game.
Paris FC have announced the appointment of Sonia Bompastor as head coach, marking a historic moment for French and European men’s football. Bompastor becomes the first woman to manage a men’s professional club in France and only the second in Europe, following Sabrina Wittmann’s trailblazing appointment in Germany.
The move follows growing involvement from Bernard Arnault and partners connected to the Red Bull football network, signaling a clear shift in ambition for a club long living in the shadow of Paris Saint-Germain. Paris FC’s ownership has made no secret of its goal: to build a modern, aggressive challenger in the French capital.
Bompastor arrives with an elite pedigree from the women’s game. She enjoyed immense success at Chelsea Women, winning multiple domestic titles and earning individual coaching honors, while establishing a reputation for high-intensity pressing, tactical clarity, and relentless competitiveness. Her teams were defined by their physicality, structure, and refusal to cede control.
Now, she is tasked with translating that philosophy to the men’s game in Paris. While the appointment breaks barriers, the objective is firmly sporting. Paris FC are not aiming to participate — they are aiming to surpass PSG and redefine what “Paris football” looks like.
M. Tourraine (PFC)
N. Cadiou (RAF)