Olympique Lyonnais is in the grip of serious financial problems. OL even risks compulsory relegation. Therefore, players will have to be sold, and some old Belgian football acquaintances are also mentioned.
Lyon was the flagship club of France for many years. Between 2002 and 2008, he was champion eight times. But the rise of Paris Saint-Germain put an end to this prosperous period.
On a sporting level, the club continued its decline. Furthermore, the money brought in from the sale of many talents was not spent wisely. This is how in the winter of 2022, the club fell into the hands of John Textor. The American businessman has an entire network of clubs, including the Belgian RWDM.
Mandatory relegation looms
But that didn’t turn out to be a good thing for Lyon. On the contrary. Under Textor’s reign, the mountain of debt continued to grow. So much so that the DNCG, a French organization which monitors club finances, was forced to intervene.
Thus, from January, OL were prohibited from any incoming transfers. And if no solution to the numerous debts is found before the end of the season, the club will be forced into relegation to Ligue 2. It is therefore likely that Lyon will sell several players during the next transfer window.
Orban on departure, Fofana should stay
In recent days, Malick Fofana has also been mentioned for this purpose. The Red Devil, which is having a good season, represents a significant market value. But according to L’Equipe, Lyon would prefer to keep the young Belgian. Only in exchange for an exponential sum would the club be willing to collaborate.
Furthermore, another former Ghent player could be sold. According to the leading sports newspaper, Gift Orban is on the list of players who can/must be sold. The Nigerian has yet to make a big impression and is now relegated to third place in the attacking pecking order.
