After a successful call led by Michele Kanget and Michael Gerlinger, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) keeps its place in Ligue 1 for next season, a new welcome with relief from fans, players, current and past leaders, as well as from the Métropole de Lyon. This decision, which had previously failed under John Texto’s direction, is seen as a major relief after a period of uncertainty and threat of relegation. The president of Metropole congratulated the new management for avoiding the worst and preserving the club, while stressing the need for transparency regarding financial management in recent years. OL expressed their gratitude to the DNCG Appeal Board and stressed the importance of this decision in restoring confidence.

This confirmation of retention in Ligue 1 is accompanied by a tightening of financial measures. The DNCG has imposed a strict framework for payroll and transfer payments due to the budget for next season. This involves a period of austerity for the club, with player sales and expected cost reductions. Despite these constraints, OL is now focusing on its sports objectives for the coming season, with the prospect of competing in the Europa League. The club published a statement expressing its pride and determination to ensure rigorous management in the future, supported by its shareholders, lenders, supporters, collaborators and elected officials.

Jean-Michel Aulas, former President of OL, expressed his immense joy and congratulations to Michele Kanget, while stressing the importance of rigorous financial management for the future of the club. He stressed the need to rebuild with all local partners and to return to the field the performance that enabled the club to be saved institutionally. The mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, also praised this decision as an immense relief for the entire Lyon community and wished the club to come back stronger than ever. OL will resume competition on August 17 against RC Lens after a series of friendly games.