John Textor officially announced his departure from the post of president of Olympique Lyonnais. The American president will be replaced by Michele Kang, his wife.
French football is in high suspense concerning the future of one of its biggest clubs, Olympique Lyonnais. The Rhône club recently underwent a strong decision from the DNCG: A relegation in Ligue 2. A news that has made the effect of a bomb in French football. Faced with this failure, The criticisms fell on the American president, John Textor. Many supporters asked for his departure, and it's done. Olympique Lyonnais has just formalized the departure of John Textor from the post of OL president. “” John Textor has resigned from his functions management in Olympique Lyonnais, including the Board of Directors“, Announces the club. As for the American, he now claims to focus more on his other teams, not failing to launch a tackle at the DNCG.
“I am extremely proud of our sporting successes at OL, qUI has succeeded in rebuilding his team and returning to European competitions in the past two yearsafter a long absence. I am grateful to all OL members for their dedication during this exceptionally difficult period. Michele is the ideal choice to direct OL in the next phase and I have fully confidence in herself and OL, which will come out stronger under his direction.
On a personal level, I can't wait to reduce my daily management responsibilities in Europe. This will allow me to focus on the markets where We have all freedom to manage our football clubs… To invest, innovate, grow and be competitive.
To replace it, Olympique Lyonnais has announced in stride The arrival of Michele Kang as president of the club.
“Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has confirmed changes today in its management team, appointing Michele Kang as President of the Club and Chairman and CEO of Eagle Football Group And Michael Gerlinger as director general of the club. »»
A face to straighten
Michele Kang's mission is now to straighten the club, which is in the midst of a sports crisis. The new president of OL pronounced her first words as president and is aware of the situation in which the French club is located.
“We are entering a critical period for OL and I would like to thank John for his commitment and his vision that allowed the club to join the Eagle Football family. I am delighted to work in close collaboration with Michael (Gerlinger, new DG), the OL management team and the board of directors to support The club throughout the procedure in front of the DNCG and beyond.«
Big fan of Barça since the great era of Guardiola, I thank my father every day for having put me in front of a Barcelona – arsenal in 2011. Passionate about this sport which can make me very happy just as he can take away the taste for life, I wish to see my country finally win the euro because in 2000, I was not born.
