John Textor and Olympique Lyonnais, it's indeed finished. In the wake of the announcement of the downside of the Rhone club in Ligue 2 by the National Management Control Directorate (DNCG), the president of OL announced that he wanted to take a step back to allow his partners “To solve problems that I honestly did not know how to manage in France”,
he explained.
And the words of the American businessman were followed by acts. The Missouri native has indeed “Resigned from his duties, including the board of directors”, announced OL. John Textor gives way to Michele Kang, majority shareholder of OL Lyonnes and therefore new president of the Gones.
“I am extremely proud of our sports successes at OL, which has managed to rebuild its team and return to European competitions in the past two years, after a long absence. I am grateful to all OL members for their dedication during this exceptionally difficult period. Michele is the ideal choice to direct OL in the next phase and I have fully confidence in herself and OL, which will come out stronger under her direction ”, wants to believe John Textor when the club called on its demotion in Ligue 2.
The period is critical for OL
“We are entering a critical period for OL”, Entrusted the one who has signed the OL board of directors since 2023 and will play an active role in supporting OL executive management, in particular by directing the club's appeal procedure with the DNCG.
She will be able to count on the support of Michael Gerlinger, the new managing director of the club. The American explained “to be delighted to work in close collaboration with Michael, the OL management team and the board of directors to support the club throughout the procedure in front of the DNCG and beyond. »»
