Lyon’s reaction was not long in coming.
A few hours after the FFF confirmed the sanctions against OL, the Rhone club published a press release Friday evening on its social networks to react to the decision of the DNCG appeal committee to maintain in particular the ban on recruitment during the winter transfer window, which began on 1is January. Lyon, who expected this response, assures that he was ” essential “ for him to have this discussion for “take stock”.
” We are sincerely grateful for the curiosity shown by the members of the commission with regard to our collaborative multi-club model, unique on a global scale, which has helped Olympique Lyonnais to meet the financial challenges of football in France, ensuring our financial viability and our long-term sustainability. long term »writes the club.
Lyon optimistic for next season
In this press release, OL also wishes to emphasize the improvements made by the club over several months: “As promised, our main shareholder made significant direct cash injections into the club’s accounts in December and January, although ahead of the objectives set for its hearing by the DNCG in May 2025.date on which Lyon will know whether its administrative relegation to Ligue 2 is validated or not.
The club led by John Textor should recover money in the coming hours thanks to Maxence Caqueret.
The FFF confirms the ban on OL recruitment this winter
