Relegated sportingly in 2022 then administratively downgraded two years later, the FCGB saw very dark hours, forced to rebuild itself as best they could in National 2, in fourth division, under the direction of Gérard Lopez.
While the Girondins dominate their championship and thus claim a promotion at the higher level, the situation could change soon since formal discussions have been carried out for a month and a half by the current president with a potential buyer.
Eyraud for ambassador
The investor in question is not an unknown in the round ball since it is the former international porter of Bayern Oliver Kahn – a legend of the Mannschaft who confirmed his recently interest with the ZDF: “I likes to develop clubs and projects. I can't say more for now. I have always followed what was going on but it is a big project that we cannot lead alone … “
And for good reason. In order to negotiate as well as possible with the Bordeaux boss but also the metropolis and the commercial court which next April must deliver its debt restructuring plan – a crucial stage for the future of the Girondins – Oliver Kahn allocated the Services of a certain Jacques-Henri Eyraud, the former president of OM. A rather original and unexpected tandem to give a second to the FCGB.
