OL will have to resolve their financial situation very quickly, otherwise they will face serious sanctions at the end of the season. Les Gones could nevertheless have found the solution and provide big guarantees on Friday at the DNCG.
The DNCG was very clear with OL a few weeks ago: money will need to come in this winter, otherwise it will drop to Ligue 2 at the end of the season. Les Gones will therefore have to make significant sacrifices, unless a miraculous solution is found. John Textor could be the key to solving certain problems, even if his methods are far from unanimous in France. The American businessman also intends to assert his rights at the end of the week during OL's appeal following the latest sanctions imposed by the DNCG. Textor has, according to English sources, found a buyer for the shares it has in Crystal Palace.
Textor, a juicy deal that can save OL in front of the DNCG?
In recent hours, Progressvia The Athleticindicates in fact that John Textor has reached an exclusivity agreement with a group of American and Saudi investors. The offer would be estimated at some 178 million euros for the 45% that the American holds in the London club. If such a transaction were to occur, then Textor's finances through Eagle Football would be significantly boosted. Enough to allow OL to save its skin and see its sanctions reduced, we will know soon.
But there is no doubt that some cash flow will be welcome. The people of Rhone will meet on Friday in front of the DNCG. The financial policeman of football had sanctioned Lyon with a ban on recruitment this winter during the transfer window, a control of the payroll and relegation to Ligue 2 at the end of the financial year.
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