While Bordeaux has been evolving since last summer in National 2 after having been struck by an administrative relegation, its owner still wants to believe in radiant tomorrows. And if possible with him. In recent weeks, the duo formed by Oliver Kahn and his advice Jacques-Henri Eyraud has tried an approach, but his proposal has been refused. Gérard Lopez is not able to hand over. At least not completely.
In an interview granted Tuesday to Here Girondethe businessman first explained that he wanted
” to correct “ his errors and “Try to bring back the club where it must be”. Starting with a possible ascent in Ligue 2. But in addition to the sporting results necessary for such a ambition, it will also and above all be necessary to repay the debt which leads the club to the scapular. “The real liabilities are much less important than the figures that have released in the pressassured Gérard Lopez. How much will we have to hand over this summer? 10-12 million euros is the order of magnitude. »»
Lopez wants to keep a big minority
An estimate very far from the 55 million euros mentioned by the media. As for a possible departure in the event of a serious proposal, the owner of the Girondins was very clear:
“To use 100% of the club?” No. (…) People don't understand. The more they hit me, the more I want to continue. After if there is someone who has finances, skills, respect for the teams that are in place today and that I keep a big minority, why not. »» A speech that has at least the merit of being clear.
For the time being, Bordeaux is second in its national 2 group after a slow start to the season. The rest and end of the season will be decisive for the team. And maybe also for a Gérard Lopez who knows that “To (be) really in balance, (Bordeaux) must go back to Ligue 2”.
