Olympique Lyonnais, officially held in Ligue 1, turns to its training centre to overcome its financial difficulties. This decision is part of a policy of austerity aimed at controlling the wage bill and expenditure related to transfers. This strategy is illustrated by the recent signing of Mathys De Carvalho’s first professional contract, a midfielder from the football school and having already joined the professional group for the Europa League. This approach allows the club to develop its own talents and reduce its dependence on expensive transfers, while providing new opportunities for young players.

At the same time, the relationship between Olympique Lyonnais and the president of the Eagle Football Group, JohnTextorn, remains tense. Despite his role as president of the parent company, he does not seem able to restore a trust relationship with the National Management Control Directorate (DNCG), which challenges the financial viability of the club. JohnTextorn openly criticizes the DNCG process, judging it subjective and based on unrealistic projections that do not take into account the revenues generated by the sale of players. He sees himself as an obstacle to the club’s financial stability, but remains committed to promoting a more transparent and equitable model of governance, inspired by the Premier League.

Faced with these challenges, JohnTextorn seems to be focusing on other projects, including Botafogo and the search for new acquisitions in England. He criticizes the French Football Federation, which he accuses of seeking to control the League, and believes that his own vision of governance does not fit into the French model. Despite the continuing difficulties, he wanted to remain involved in the Lyon project, while working for a broader reform of French football. His current commitment seems more focused on finding short-term solutions and consolidating his football empire abroad.