For several years now, Frank McCourt has faced rumors concerning the sale of OM. However, the owner of the Marseille club has always been firm, ensuring that he did not intend to leave. A trend that the Bostonian confirms once again, promising that he does not intend to sell OM.
Owner of theWhether Since 2016, Frank McCourt has seen many rumors of sales of the club pass whether in front of the duo made up of Mohamed Ajroud et Mourad Boudjellalor more recently against Saudi Arabia. The Saudi project still has in the air according to the journalist Thibaud Vézirianvery insisting on the subject despite the many denials of the management of theWhether. Again asked about the issue, Frank McCourtwho says he is open to the entrance to a new investor in the capital of theWhetherhowever, categorically refuses to talk about the sale of the club.
OM is not for sale, McOURT confirms!
« It is possible, but only if there is a strategic reason and if they share the same values (in response to the question: “Could you welcome new investors in the near future?”). My family has been in business for over 130 years and we have had partnerships that have been going on for decades. They are one of the reasons for our success. So I'm not against it, but we are not actively looking for », Assures the owner of theWhether in an interview with JDD.
“The club is not for sale”
However, Frank McCourt knows very well how sensitive this subject is in Marseille and is therefore to recall that theWhether is absolutely not on sale, despite its remarks on a possible opening of club capital to other investors: ” This is a subject on which I want to remain very careful. The club is not for sale and you should not give way to any ambiguity on this. What matters is the stability of Olympique de Marseille and its ability to continue to grow ».
