According to L’Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais is currently facing serious financial difficulties. Due to the strict financial regulations of Ligue 1, the club is forced to restructure its finances. Lyon’s current situation is similar to the difficulties previously experienced by Bordeaux. According to reports, Lyon has had to put all of its players on the transfer list.
The club had to take this extreme measure due to a large debt owed to the French Professional Football League Management Committee (DNCG). Club owner John Textor had promised to raise €100 million by selling players, but so far, only €24.25 million has been raised.
In terms of signings, Lyon has spent €134.2 million bringing in players including Nuamah (€28.5 million), Benrahma (€14.4 million), Mangala (€23.4 million), Balde (€6 million), Kaluta-Kal (€3.5 million), Niakhaté (€3.2 million), Mikautadze (€1.85 million), and Abner Vinicius (€8 million).
Currently, only two players have been successfully sold by Lyon: Irish centre-back Jack O’Brien joined Everton for €19.5 million, and Skelly Alvero joined Werder Bremen for €4.75 million.
According to L’Équipe, Lyon has decided to put all players on the transfer list. They have informed the players of the situation, indicating that no matter their status or importance, they are all on the list. Cherki is likely to be the first player to leave, with a move to Fulham expected for €15 million.
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