Olympique Lyonnais is going through a crucial period following his downgradation to Ligue 2, and the club is making every effort to secure its future. Faced with this situation, the management, led by Michele Kang and Michael Gerlinger, undertook urgent steps with French and European football bodies, including UEFA, to obtain financial guarantees. The aim is to present a solid record demonstrating the club’s ability to honour its commitments, which involves sales of players estimated at 100 million euros, including names such as Lucas Perris, Tanner Tessmann and Jordan Veretout. At the same time, the club is committed to promoting young talent, formalizing Matthias Da Silva and Yvann Kona’s first professional contracts, thus ensuring continuity in cages.

Apart from immediate sporting concerns, Olympique Lyonnais is also actively involved in women’s football. Several players, including Dia, Katoto and Majri, compete in Euro 2025, a major tournament for national teams. The absence of some players, such as Eugénie Le Sommer, arouses regret, but opens up opportunities for others. The French selection could be reinforced by Alice Sombathe, if necessary. This participation in the Euro reflects the quality of the club’s female pool and its importance in the development of French football.

Finally, Olympique Lyonnais continues to structure itself with the arrival of experienced professionals. Jérôme Bonnissel, after a successful recruitment career in several French clubs, joined the Standard of Liège in Belgium to fill the position of Director of Recruitment. This new adventure marks an important milestone in his career and reflects the recognition of his expertise in the field. This mobility of talent and investment in recruitment underline the club’s ambition to remain competitive, both nationally and internationally.

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