Despite its apparently smooth passage before the National Directorate of Management Control, theAmiens SC has decided to further reduce its payroll but also to bring in cash once again during the 2024-2025 winter transfer window. Thus, in addition to the sale of Mamadou Fofana, boss of central defense, the Picardy club would not be against several additional departures, if the compensation offered by the buyers is deemed sufficient. President of the ASC, Bernard Joannin justifies this strategy by a drastic reduction in the amount of TV rights (from €2.4M to €0.95M) and overall €4M less revenue, excluding transfers obviously.
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“The club is doing well. He passed without any problem before the DNCG. On the other hand, we must expect new sales during the winter transfer window but it is also possible that there will not be any […]. If I let 15 players leave who were reaching the end of their contract (in June 2024), it was because I thought they had served their time at the club. We reduced our payroll by €1M this year but it is still not enough. To balance our expenses, we must make sales. This is why I did not hesitate to let Mamadou Fofana go. At 26, he wanted it and it was also a great opportunity for him. I have never opposed the departure of a player who wanted to pursue a career at another club. I have always ensured the interest of our club and that the transfer amount corresponds to the fair value of the player. »
The full interview on the ASC website: amiensfootball.com
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