Bazin is the managing director in Europe for Colony Capital, PSG's main shareholder.

Asked whether he would confirm Paul Le Guen as coach, Bazin said: "I have a good relationship with Paul, but today, I don't know." PSG are third in Ligue 1, four points behind leaders Lyon.

Villeneuve, who took charge during the close-season, said he was resigning over a disagreement with the board after asking for more power at the club two weeks ago.