LOSC is without a doubt one of the clubs, if not the most financially healthy club in Ligue 1. A great achievement on the part of owner Merlyn Partners and especially president Olivier Létang. A feat because Lille OSC started from very, very far away with the huge slate left by Gérard Lopez.
A healthy situation which allows LOSC to be calm before going to the DNCG, and above all not to be obliged to sell during the next transfer window. Proof of this is that the Mastiffs seem willing to take on quite a gamble in January.
Finally contracted in Lille at the end of the season, Jonathan David should not extend his lease in the north of France. A situation which therefore suggested that the Canadian striker could be sold during the next transfer window so that LOSC could recover a few million euros. This is not the case.
As indicated in a previous article, president Olivier Létang believes that with Jonathan David LOSC has a better chance of getting a ticket for the next Champions League; a competition much more profitable than the 15 million euros from a sale of David during the transfer window.
“Jonathan's situation is very simple. We are very happy to have him with us. Last off-season, he had one year left on his contract. We could qualify for the Champions League. When you have a boy who puts 20-25 goals per season, we were not keen to sell him. Our position is very clear. We thought about the athlete, obviously, he already has an extension offer. The ball is in his court. will come back tomorrow from selection. We have a lot of discussions on the fact that he can stay with us. He will not leave at least from January. He will stay with us, because he is an important player. but we have objectives when you have a player who scores 20-25 goals, qualifying for the Champions League at the end of the season, that balances out a transfer that didn't happen.” Létang told RMC.
President Lille will therefore attempt a hell of a bet, but which in itself is not surprising.
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