While the boss of the Crocos had canceled the training center for financial reasons, ironically, he would reap the benefits a few years later.
This is news that surely comes at the right time for Rani Assaf, the president of Nîmes Olympique. Last night, we learned of the sale of ex-Nîmes Olympique player Kevin Denkey. The Franco-Congolese striker will join the American championship. He was sold by Cercle de Bruges (Belgium) for the incredible sum of 16.6 million euros, including 15.3 million in fixed payment. Nîmes Olympique, which was responsible for its training, will receive training compensation of around 2.5 million euros. While the boss of the Crocos had canceled the training center for financial reasons, ironically, he would reap the benefits a few years later. It remains to be seen how this money can be used while the club is languishing in the National and the future at a higher level is not for tomorrow. In recent years, Rani Assaf has constantly sought a model of financial independence for the club. Without real success. The strategy deployed by focusing in particular on player trading to cushion the shock of investment and operating expenses did not work. Today, even if expenses in the third football division are not as significant as on the floors above, at least 5 million euros must be spent each year to balance the books. Rani Assaf criticized, continues to put her hand in her wallet to cover the expenses. Even if a year ago, he indicated to Objectif Gard his desire to stop any investment amid conflict with the municipality as part of its major stadium project. Twelve months later, everything is at a standstill. The president no longer has any relationship, neither with the town hall, nor with the media. It's radio silence. And there is no sign of an improvement in the short term. These few subsidies from Denkey's transfer will perhaps allow him to see a little more clearly in his finances. His appeal against the cancellation of the building permit by the Nîmes town hall could turn in his favor. The municipal elections in 15 months, offer him a new perspective? This precious time for a more ambitious return by President Assaf? Nothing is impossible. Especially in Nîmes!
