For several years, many French clubs have been bought by foreign entities. The example of success is obviously PSG, which passed under the Qatari flag in 2011. But other examples are less flamboyant such as the Girondins de Bordeaux, currently in National 2 or even Olympique Lyonnais, which is facing monstrous debts.
In December 2022, Jean-Michel Classeslegendary president of l’OL sells the majority of its shares to John TextorAmerican businessman. Weaver experienced a complicated sporting mandate at the start, which ended well with the qualification for the Ligue Europa. But financially, l’OL finds himself in trouble.
A debt of €500 million
The economic results of Olympique Lyonnais are hardly flamboyant. Recently, a debt of €500M was revealed with a deficit for the 2023-2024 financial year of more than €25M. Alarming figures which should be followed by sanctions from the DNCG, which will study the case this Friday.
“If someone showed up, Textor would sell”
In the show L’After Foot broadcast on RMC, Daniel Riolo mentioned the situation of l’OLalready riddled with debt: “ If anyone showed up, I think Textor would sell. To whom? Who can come? Some, ironically, say that Aulas can buy back at low cost, or at least come back. I don't know because I don't know Aulas' state of fitness, does he still have the desire in him?. »
