On June 24, all of Olympique Lyonnais retained its breath before the Gones passing in front of the DNCG. The Gones were not serene and they were right not to be since the financial gendarme of French football had struck very hard. “As part of the examination of the situation of clubs for the 2025-2026 sports season, the Professional Club Control Commission made the following decisions in application of article 11 of the DNCG Regulation: OL: Deftation in the Ligue 2.”
A news that has the effect of a bomb. In the process, the residents of Groupama Stadium were waiting to know the reasons that had motivated this decision before appealing. Meanwhile, John Textor has been completely dismissed and Michele Kang was appointed president. Michael Gerlinger was promoted to managing director. Quickly, they got to work to try to save OL and prove the solvency of the club with the meeting online against the DNCG on July 9.
OL is relieved
The Gones had to find solutions and provide financial guarantees. And the Lyon delegation, represented by nine people including Kang and Gerlinger, was obviously up to the task despite the missing millions. The DNCG finally announced the maintenance of OL in L1. In the process, the Lyon club communicated on its official website. “Olympique Lyonnais welcomes the decision, made today by the DNCG, to maintain the club in Ligue 1. OL thanks the appeal committee for recognizing the ambition of the club's new management, determined to ensure serious management in the future.”
OL continues: “The new management, supported by the commitment and dedication of our shareholders and lenders, is extremely grateful for all the support received both inside and outside the club, especially from its supporters, collaborators, its players, partners and elected officials. Today's decision is the first step to restore confidence in Olympique Lyonnais. We can now focus our attention on sporting goals, preparing us fully for next season. ” Michele Kang and Michael Gerlinger will express himself in front of the press at 7 p.m. to take stock of the subject.
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