After a remarkable season in Ligue 2, Paris FC has secured promotion to France's top flight, Ligue 1, for the first time in 46 years. The Parisian club is already making significant moves to strengthen its squad for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, with Nigerian international winger Moses Simon reportedly on the verge of joining the club.
Paris FC capped off a successful 2024-2025 campaign by finishing second in the Ligue 2 table, securing automatic promotion. Their final match of the season on May 10, 2025, saw them defeat AC Ajaccio with a convincing 2-0 victory at the Stade Charléty.
In a clear statement of intent for their return to the top division, Paris FC is set to announce the signing of Moses Simon from FC Nantes. The 29-year-old winger has reportedly completed his medical with the club ahead of a €7 million transfer. Simon is expected to sign a three-year contract with the newly-promoted side, a move that has generated considerable excitement among the club's supporters and the Nigerian football community.
The club is also reportedly in talks to sign experienced DR Congo captain and central defender, Chancel Mbemba, who is a free agent after his contract with Olympique de Marseille expired. The potential acquisition of Mbemba would add valuable top-level experience to the Paris FC defense as they prepare to compete against the elite of French football.
Looking ahead, Paris FC has scheduled a series of pre-season friendlies to prepare for the rigors of Ligue 1. The club will face RC Lens on July 16th and will also have a match against UNFP FC on August 6th, with more fixtures expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The promotion of Paris FC to Ligue 1 will bring a new dynamic to the Parisian football scene, which has long been dominated by Paris Saint-Germain. With ambitious new ownership and a proactive approach in the transfer market, Paris FC is signaling that they intend to be more than just participants in the top flight. The signing of a high-profile player like Moses Simon is a clear indication of their ambition to establish themselves as a competitive force in Ligue 1.
