Serge Aurier has apologised to Laurent Blanc 10 years after a public dispute that shook Paris Saint-Germain during the 2015-16 season.
The Ivory Coast full-back criticised Blanc during a live broadcast, describing the then-Paris Saint-Germain manager as a “coward”.
Aurier was subsequently suspended by the club for two months. However, Blanc was unhappy with the way Paris Saint-Germain’s management intervened on the player’s behalf.
The former defender, now coaching Lens’ Under-15 side, returned to Canal+ a decade after the incident and used the appearance to apologise to Blanc.
The controversy emerged during a period of significant unrest at Paris Saint-Germain, in contrast to the healthy atmosphere and discipline currently associated with the club.
Blanc may find it relatively easy to accept Aurier’s invitation to respond. He has been without a club since 2025.