Roberto Garcia Parrondo to become head coach of Paris Saint-Germain Handball as of season 2027–2028
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Paris Saint-Germain Handball is delighted to announce the signing of
Roberto Garcia Parrondo as head coach as of the 2027–2028 season.
A former Spain international right winger, future Paris Saint-Germain Handball head coach Roberto Garcia Parrondo brings extensive experience at both club and international level.
Garcia Parrondo first established himself as one of Europe's brightest coaching talents by leading RK Vardar to the 2018–19 EHF Champions League title, writing a memorable chapter in the Macedonian club's history.
Appointed Egypt head coach in 2019, the Spaniard went on to enjoy further success on the international stage. He guided the Pharaohs to African Handball Nations Championship titles in 2020 and 2022, helping establish Egypt as one of the world's leading handball nations.
Since 2021, Garcia Parrondo has been in charge of MT Melsungen. Under his leadership, the German club has grown into one of the Bundesliga's leading sides, culminating in the 2026 EHF European League title—his second European trophy as a coach.
When he takes charge of Paris Saint-Germain Handball ahead of the 2027 season, Garcia Parrondo will bring with him a wealth of experience, a proven track record of success and a clear understanding of what it takes to compete for the biggest honours in both France and Europe.
“We are delighted to welcome Roberto Garcia Parrondo to Paris Saint-Germain Handball. His experience, high standards and knowledge of top-level handball will be major assets as we embark on this new chapter. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a real ability to develop his teams and lead them towards the most ambitious goals. We are confident that his arrival will enable the club to continue its development and its quest for titles.”
“I am extremely honoured to be joining Paris Saint-Germain Handball. It is a leading club in European handball, renowned for its ambition, high standards and strong identity. It is a huge responsibility, but also a challenge that I accept with great enthusiasm. I look forward to working with the players, the coaching staff and the whole club to continue writing the history of Paris Saint-Germain.”
ROBERTO GARCIA PARRONDO
Profile
Born: 12 January 1980, in Madrid (Spain)
Nationality: Spanish
Coaching career
2017–2019: North Macedonia national team, assistant coach
2017–2018: ŽRK Vardar, assistant coach
2018–2019: RK Vardar
2019–2023: Egypt national team
2021–2027: MT Melsungen
2027–: Paris Saint-Germain Handball
Honours
Club
EHF Champions League: 2019
SEHA League: 2019
North Macedonia Championship: 2019
EHF European League: 2026
Country
African Nations Championship: 2020, 2022
Individual honours
EHF Champions League Coach of the Year: 2019
World Coach of the Year: 2019
