It was anticipated, it is now confirmed: theOlympique Lyonnais was inflicted with strong sanctions after his appearance before the National Directorate of Control and Management (DNCG) this Friday.
While the financial situation of the Rhone club has been the subject of numerous comments in recent days, OL have not succeeded in convincing the financial policeman of French football. According to information from L’Equipe, OL were downgraded as a precautionary measure at the end of the season.
What does a precautionary demotion mean?
This sanction therefore implies relegation to Ligue 2, but not with immediate effect. It will take shape at the end of the season if the situation of Olympique Lyonnais does not improve by then. John Textor will therefore have to be held accountable in the months to come. This will involve asset sales, with a winter transfer window which promises to be lively in terms of departures and could weaken the squad sportingly.
Furthermore, the club is subject to a recruitment ban and a payroll control over this next transfer window. OL will therefore not be able to strengthen themselves, even at lower cost, to counterbalance possible departures.
