The Girondins de Bordeaux will leave the professional fold. While it was due to appeal to the DNCG, the financial watchdog of French football, this Tuesday to defend its place in Ligue 2, the club with the scapular has finally given up. In a press release published this morning, the residents of Matmut Atlantique announced that they accepted their relegation to National 1.
“While discussions had resumed in recent days, FSG representatives indicated yesterday, Monday July 22, to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and its shareholder their desire not to pursue them despite the assurances provided by various stakeholders. Therefore, in the absence of new elements, FC Girondins de Bordeaux has withdrawn the appeal lodged against the decision of the DNCG dated July 9, 2024.”we can read in the press release.
“Bordeaux accepts the administrative demotion sanction”
“Consequently, FC Girondins de Bordeaux accepts the sanction of administrative demotion within the National 1 championship for the 2024/2025 season and will be summoned again to present its budget to the DNCG, is added. The period that is opening must allow FC Girondins de Bordeaux to come back stronger and at the highest level. The Club and its shareholder assure the supporters, and all stakeholders, of their desire to protect the interests of the club.
The game is not over yet for Gérard Lopez and his teams. The Aquitaine club must once again go before the DNCG to present its budget and secure its place in the third division. Otherwise, relegation to National 2 or 3 could be pronounced.
