Jean-Philippe Mateta, the French attacker of Crystal Palace, is actively courted by AC Milan, which made it an offensive priority this summer. His entourage strongly encourages a start to the Italian club, and he seems enthusiastic about this new opportunity. This potential signing came after an exceptional season for Mateta, where he scored 14 goals and delivered 2 assists in the Premier League, and after a notable participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he scored 5 goals. This situation is part of a wider context of financial difficulties for Olympique Lyonnais, whose former president John Texto is now facing legal proceedings by a acquisition company, notably Iconic Sports, following an unsuccessful merger project.

At the same time, Olympique Lyonnais has faced an alarming financial situation since John Texto took control three years ago. The economic model that has been put in place has proved fragile, with a debt that has exceeded EUR 500 million despite attempts to reduce. The National Management Control Directorate (DNCG) had expressed concerns as early as 2022 about the viability of Texto’s plan, stressing the need for additional funding from the end of the 2022-2023 season. This ultimately led to an administrative demotion of the club in Ligue 2, although the DNCG then maintained OL in Ligue 1.

Finally, several players from Olympique Lyonnais took part in Euro 2025, including Leila Wandel, who contributed to Switzerland’s qualifying for the quarterfinals. Despite these individual performances, the future of the club remains uncertain, with the need to recover financially thanks to the supervision of the DNCG. John Texto, on the other hand, turned to new professional projects, letting Olympique Lyonnais try to overcome its difficulties and rebuild for the future.