a new big investor to save the Gones?

In a tense financial context for Olympique Lyonnais and Eagle Football Holdings, its ownership group, John Textor began looking for support to ensure the future of OL as the club faces sanctions from the DNCG and in particular an administrative relegation to Ligue 2. And according to information from Bloombergthe American businessman has a lead. Indeed, the English investment company Sportsbank would be interested in a stake in Les Gones. Specializing in sport, Sportsbank has studied the possibility of injecting funds into Eagle Football, but the discussions, still ongoing, have not been successful to date. This potential support could give breathing room to Textor, which must reassure the DNCG by the summer of 2025.

Textor search for money

Despite the recent success of Botafogo, champions and winners of the Copa Libertadores, these revenues will not be enough to meet Eagle's financial needs. The IPO and the recent support of UCEA Capital Partners to the tune of 40 million euros show that Textor is active on several fronts. The arrival of Sportsbank, known for its past interest in Crystal Palace, could however mark a decisive turning point in the management of OL, in search of economic stability to support its sporting ambitions.

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