Sale of OL, Aulas accused of having scuttled Lyon

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By: Manu Tournoux

Sale of OL, Aulas accused of having scuttled Lyon

John Textor was ruthless with Jean-Michel Aulas, the new owner of OL Groupe bluntly firing the man who had brought Olympique Lyonnais to this level. A little over a month after this revolution, Jérôme Rothen is making the bill pay.

At the end of a disappointing season, OL experienced a real earthquake with the sidelining of Jean-Michel Aulas. Wanting to have a free hand to do what he wanted, John Textor paid the contractual compensation and expelled the Lyon president within 24 hours. The shock was violent for a club which had become a big one in Europe under the direction of Jean-Michel Aulas. But time is passing and some voices are rising to challenge the way the 74-year-old French businessman put Olympique Lyonnais up for sale, and chose the one who agreed to pay 800 million euros for his appropriate the seven-time champion of France. On RMC, Jérôme Rothen let go badly, pointing the finger at the former president of OL.

Aulas sold Lyon brutally

In his show on RMC, the former Paris Saint-Germain player openly questioned Jean-Michel Aulas on how it all works out for Olympique Lyonnais. “ Jean-Michel Aulas has made this club a war machine. He won titles, he made his stadium, Lyon became a stronghold. But he has been criticized in recent years for making bad decisions, OL stagnated or even regressed in sporting terms. It is realitylaunched Jérôme Rothen before saying why he wanted the former owner of the Rhone club. I assume that Jean-Michel Aulas has put the club in difficulty. He does not want to answer my accusation. I feel like he was sporting a regression and sold to the first buyer to pick up a good check. For me, this great president of French football should have been careful who he was selling the club to. Today, there are far too many question marks. “Now absent from social networks, it is not known if JMA will respond to this direct attack. Apart from the fact that it was not really him who put the club up for sale, but the two main shareholders who decided to force his hand by selling their shares.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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