French Ligue 1 defending champions Paris St-Germain have appointed Luis Campos as a football adviser. The Portuguese international was previously sporting director at both AS Monaco and Lille, he was brought in after Kylian Mbappe said he wanted him in the club.
Luis Campos work helped contribute to Lille’s Ligue 1 title win in 2020-21, when they triumphed over Paris St-Germain, although he left the club in December 2020. Speaking on his appointment he said: “I am very happy to join Paris St-Germain. I consider them to be the most ambitious and exciting club in the world of football.”
The 57-year-old also said: “We share the same vision, a vision in which I firmly believe, and I am eager to start working to develop the exceptional potential of the club.” Luis Campos’ arrival comes amid major change at the Parc des Princes, with sporting director Leonardo having left and manager Mauricio Pochettino expected to depart this summer.
PSG regained the French league title last season but lost in the Champions League last 16 to eventual winners Real Madrid.