This is a big announcement that Alessandro Barnaba has just made. In an interview with Gazzetta Dello Sport, before the LOSC – Juventus clash this Tuesday evening in the Champions League, the owner of the Dogues simply opened the door to an upcoming sale of the northern club.
« There is always a good time to buy and a good time to sell. Generally, we invest for 3 to 5 years. After having cleaned up the accounts and consolidated the sports project, we are in a good period to sell, but we are in no hurry”he explained.
“If an interesting offer arises…”
He therefore believes that he is in the ideal period for a sale. Indeed, LOSC has belonged since the end of 2020 to the investment fund Merlyn Partners. A tremendous amount of work has been done over the past four years, which has brought the club out of debt and put it at the forefront of the national and European scene. Without forgetting the fabulous title of French champion in 2021.
So everything suggests that LOSC will soon be sold. “If an interesting offer comes along, we will consider it, otherwise we will continue. Moreover, beyond the opportunities offered by the football network and personal satisfaction, the value of our brand also increases », added Alessandro Barnaba.
Jonathan David, an inevitable departure
The owner of LOSC was also questioned during this interview about the future of Jonathan David. The Canadian striker is at the end of his contract at the end of the season and should leave the Mastiffs for free. Many clubs are interested in his services, notably Juventus, and it seems difficult for Lille to keep him.
« I hope I can convince him to staylaunched the Italian businessman, who is still trying to extend it. At the same time, some salaries are beyond our reach. And beyond the end of his contract, we always let go those who received important offers. »
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