The French Football Federation (FFF) announced this Thursday its desire to place Jean-Michel Aulas as vice-president of the body.
After spending 36 years at the head of Olympique Lyonnais, Jean-Michel Aulas is preparing to become vice-president of the French Football Federation. On the proposal of the boss of the body, Philippe Diallo, the FFF Comex, meeting this Thursday, unanimously decided to present the 74-year-old leader for vice-president at the next federal assembly, on December 16 next in Paris.
“My investment will be total”
“I am very proud and happy with the trust granted. I will put all my energy, all my experience and all my passion for football at the service of the FFF and the best interests of French football. My investment will be total, like my involvement in the plan to professionalize women’s football that we are implementing with the Federation’s Professional Women’s Football League.”rejoiced the former president of OL in a press release published on the FFF website.
“A considerable asset for our Federation”
Philippe Diallo also expressed his satisfaction. “Introducing Jean-Michel Aulas to the position of vice-president seemed logical and legitimatehe indicated. I am happy that he accepted this proposal and the entire executive committee with me. His experience in high-level men’s and women’s football and his economic expertise represent a considerable asset for our Federation. »
