OL obtained an exemption from the appearance of stay on Friday, managing to round the corners to the UEFA to maintain a semblance of hope. While the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) pronounced the demotion of the Lyonnais club in Ligue 2, the Gones continue to fight so as not to lose face.
On Friday, OL published a press release to announce an agreement with the European football center. This Via the ICFC, the room ensuring compliance with the financial fair play on the continental scene. “” After having validated its financial viability procedure, Olympique Lyonnais signed an agreement with the financial control body of UEFA clubs », Underline the Rhodanians.
A deal that does not save the European ticket for the men of Paul Fonseca. “” The club could thus participate in the Europa League competition next season, subject to a favorable outcome when the DNCG's decision is called. OL thanks the representatives of UEFA who accompanied him in this procedure. »»
A very restrictive agreement for OL
In other words, if the call brought by John Textor and his teams does not succeed, the European qualification of the Corentin Tolisso and others – sixth in Ligue 1 last season – will be in vain. And the agreement concluded this week between OL and UEFA will automatically become deciduous.
Recall that the conditions imposed by the European Football Confederation in Lyonnais are most restrictive. To keep its rank in the continental circle, the Gones have in fact granted to set a fine of 50 million euros – including 12.5 million firm – while accepting a strict supervision of their payroll and the obligation to be beneficiaries on the transfer market.
