In these lean times, where the windfall from TV rights seems to be reduced to a bare minimum – with all the worrying prospects that this may entail – Losc can rejoice and be proud of having considerable resources at its disposal.
After having replenished the coffers with the sale of Leny Yoro to Manchester United for more than 60 million euros – while at the same time conducting a cautious transfer window with the recruitment of Ethan Mbappé (free), Aïssa Mandi (free), Thomas Meunier (free), Ngal’ayel Mukau (€5 million) and Osame Sahraoui (€8 million) – the Dogues have the possibility of joining the most lucrative of competitions.
A beautiful promise in perspective
Executioners of Fenerbahçe and winners of their first leg play-off against Slavia Prague on Tuesday (2-0), Lille can validate their ticket for the Champions League next Wednesday. With the key to a guaranteed minimum of 25 million euros for their presence in the initial group stage of the C1.
A welcome outcome for the Northerners in a favourable position and who could thus close their transfer window with a coup or two. While retaining once and for all their home striker, the Canadian Jonathan David, who has just started his fifth season in the red jersey of Losc.
