OL is hard. The Rhone club is experiencing a complicated sport and financial situation. The terrible chain of defeats in Manchester United, then in Saint-Etienne, left traces in the Lyon wardrobe. In addition, John Textor is faced with important economic difficulties and debts to be resolved, including that of Pierre Sage.
Discarded from the OL bench last January and replaced by Paulo Fonseca, the latter has still not received his dismissal allowances, reveals Progress. Neither he nor his staff was settled by the club, despite the termination of their contract. The situation also concerns several external service providers, who are still awaiting their payment.
A delicate situation
OL, which is still not sure to qualify for the Champions League, could continue to drag the situation in the coming months while waiting for an important return of money. This delay in payment begins to arouse internal questions, but also among French football observers. At a time when the DNCG closely monitors the club accounts, the image of Olympique Lyonnais could be tarnished by this controversial management.
However, the final sale of Said Benrahma at the Neom SC, acted Tuesday evening after the rise of the Saudi club in Saudi Pro League, should bring at least 12 million euros to the Eagle Football Group, therefore at the Olympian club. However, despite this return of money welcome, OL could continue to repel the settlement of claims, hoping for other financial gains, in particular via European qualifications or sales of players.
What future for Pierre Sage?
For his part, Pierre Sage, discreet, entrusted to The Athletic That he was “ready for a new project” from the start of next season, ideally in the European Big Five. In the meantime, the litigation remains unanswered and its future remains uncertain for the moment.
