1991–92 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season

The takeover by French premium television channel Canal+ revitalised Paris Saint-Germain, whose 40% of its income came from televised games, allowing them to become one of the richest clubs in France.[5][6] They wiped out PSG's huge 50 million francs debt and appointed Michel Denisot, journalist on the channel, as club president in place of Francis Borelli.[6][7] This 1991–92 season was also synonymous with the end of the partnership with French radio RTL, the club's historic shirt sponsor since 1974, and the inception of the fan-dedicated Virage Auteuil stand.[8]

PSG were experiencing their worst attendance record since returning to the top flight in 1974, with the violence and racism in the Kop of Boulogne taking the blame for this situation.[9] To give non-violent and non-racist supporters in Boulogne an alternative, as well as boost the attendance levels, Canal+ backed the creation of Auteuil, which until then had been mainly composed of casual spectators and away fans.[10] Encouraged and financed by the club, Lutèce Falco and Supras Auteuil were the first ultra groups of the new stand.[8][10]

Now enjoying serious investment, PSG were able to set their sights steadily higher; they aimed to immediately qualify for Europe and become French champions within three years.[7][11] Canal+ increased the club's budget from 90 to 120 million francs in order to build a strong squad. The revolution began with the appointment of renowned coach Artur Jorge, famous for leading Porto to the 1986–87 European Cup trophy, and the departure of eleven players including Jocelyn Angloma, Michel Bibard, Philippe Jeannol and PSG legend Safet Sušić.[7][8]

The club then embarked on a spending spree, signing Brazilian internationals Ricardo and Valdo, proven French players Paul Le Guen, Laurent Fournier, Bernard Pardo, Bruno Germain and Patrick Colleter, and promising young star David Ginola. Despite criticism over Artur Jorge's solid but unpleasant playing style, PSG managed to achieve the goal set at the beginning of the campaign as they qualified for the UEFA Cup after finishing 3rd in the league.[7][8] It was a fitting farewell for iconic goalkeeper Joël Bats, who retired at the end of the season.[8]

As of the 1991–92 season.[1][2][4]

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  FRA Joël Bats — GK  FRA Richard Dutruel — GK  FRA Dominique Leclercq — DF  FRA Patrick Colleter — DF  BRA Geraldão — DF  FRA Jean-Luc Vasseur — DF  FRA Bruno Germain (captain) — DF  FRA Bernard Héréson — DF  BRA Ricardo — DF  FRA Francis Llacer — DF  FRA Antoine Kombouaré — MF  FRA Laurent Fournier

No. Pos. Nation Player — MF  FRA Paul Le Guen — MF  FRA Pierre Reynaud — MF  FRA Daniel Bravo — MF  SEN Oumar Sène — MF  FRA Bernard Pardo — MF  BRA Valdo — FW  ALG Liazid Sandjak — FW  FRA Pascal Nouma — FW  FRA David Rinçon — FW  FRA Amara Simba — FW  FRA Christian Perez — FW  FRA David Ginola

As of the 1991–92 season.[1][2][12]

Arrivals

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  FRA Richard Dutruel (from PSG Academy) — GK  FRA Thomas Kokkinis (from Bastia, end of loan) — GK  FRA Dominique Leclercq (from Lille) — DF  FRA Patrick Colleter (from Montpellier) — DF  BRA Geraldão (from Porto) — DF  FRA Bruno Germain (from Marseille) — DF  FRA Bernard Héréson (from Laval) — DF  BRA Ricardo (from Benfica)

No. Pos. Nation Player — MF  FRA Laurent Fournier (from Marseille) — MF  FRA Thierry Laurey (from Saint-Étienne, end of loan) — MF  FRA Paul Le Guen (from Nantes) — MF  FRA Bernard Pardo (from Marseille) — MF  BRA Valdo (from Benfica) — FW  FRA Amara Simba (from Cannes, end of loan) — FW  FRA David Ginola (from Brest)

Departures

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — GK  FRA Thomas Kokkinis (to Red Star) — DF  FRA Jocelyn Angloma (to Marseille) — DF  FRA Michel Bibard (to Sur) — DF  FRA Jean-Pierre Bosser (to Mulhouse) — DF  FRA Jean-François Charbonnier (to Paris FC) — DF  FRA Philippe Jeannol (Retired) — DF  FRA Stéphane Persol (to Corbeil-Essonnes)

No. Pos. Nation Player — DF  FRA Franck Tanasi (to Poissy) — MF  FRA Thierry Laurey (to Montpellier) — MF  YUG Safet Sušić (to Red Star) — FW  SEN Alboury Lah (to Châteauroux) — FW  YUG Zlatko Vujović (to Sochaux) — FW  FRA Franck Vandecasteele (to Laval)

American electronics manufacturer Commodore and German dairy company Müller were the shirt sponsors. American sportswear brand Nike was the kit manufacturer.[1][13]

Home 1 0 0

Home 2 0 0

Away 0 0

As of the 1991–92 season.[1][2]

Appearances and goals

No.	Pos	Nat	Player	Total		Division 1		Coupe de France
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Goalkeepers
	GK	FRA	Joël Bats	36	0	34	0	2	0
	GK	FRA	Richard Dutruel	4	0	4	0	0	0
Defenders
	DF	BRA	Ricardo	39	3	37	2	2	1
	DF	FRA	Bruno Germain	36	3	34	2	2	1
	DF	FRA	Antoine Kombouaré	33	2	32	2	1	0
	DF	BRA	Geraldão	29	1	28	1	1	0
	DF	FRA	Patrick Colleter	29	0	28	0	1	0
	DF	FRA	Francis Llacer	9	0	9	0	0	0
	DF	FRA	Bernard Héréson	8	0	6	0	2	0
	DF	FRA	Jean-Luc Vasseur	1	0	1	0	0	0
Midfielders
	MF	FRA	Daniel Bravo	38	6	36	6	2	0
	MF	FRA	Paul Le Guen	38	2	36	2	2	0
	MF	FRA	Laurent Fournier	35	4	34	3	1	1
	MF	BRA	Valdo	34	3	32	3	2	0
	MF	FRA	Pierre Reynaud	22	1	21	1	1	0
	MF	SEN	Oumar Sène	11	0	11	0	0	0
	MF	FRA	Bernard Pardo	6	0	6	0	0	0
Forwards
	FW	FRA	Christian Perez	39	13	37	12	2	1
	FW	FRA	Amara Simba	27	7	25	6	2	1
	FW	FRA	David Ginola	17	4	15	3	2	1
	FW	FRA	Pascal Nouma	5	0	5	0	0	0
	FW	ALG	Liazid Sandjak	3	0	3	0	0	0
	FW	FRA	David Rinçon	1	0	1	0	0	0

Source: Competitions

Official websites

• PSG.FR - Site officiel du Paris Saint-Germain
• Paris Saint-Germain - Ligue 1 Archived 22 March 2020 at the Wayback Machine
• Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA.com