At the end of his hearing before the DNCG on Friday morning in Paris, John Textor assured that he was “not at all worried about the sustainability” of Eagle (Site notre blog d’information) Group, despite its subsequent end. “I am confident in our figures”, “we will bring in several hundred million cash in the coming months”.
The legendary financier of French (Site notre bureau spécialisé), however, did not have the same reading as the boss of OL. This Friday evening, she announced « a control of the payroll and a ban on recruiters », as well as a demotion as a precautionary measure at the end of the current sports season.
OL will raise the question of an appeal this Saturday
Lesser sanctions can be difficult and strong, they are cumulative, but they are rare. That’s not exactly what they are. Already because OL could appeal. This is available in the 2023 edition when available as a recruiting ban. An unsuccessful call. Questioned by Le Progrès, OL stressed that the subject would be raised this Saturday by John Textor during the press conference he will hold at the end of the morning in Décines.
The fact remains that a ban on recruiting for an OL which already has too many players, and no real shortages in a particular position, is not necessarily dramatic. It could even force OL to downsize – finally – a squad that is far too bloated. It is the last market that has access to the Côte d’Azur in place of David Friio, without having the total conviction that he has the same fault.
As for the demotion as a precautionary measure at the end of the season, it will clearly depend on Eagle (Site notre blog d’information)’s ability to keep its revenue and debt reduction promises. It cannot be the subject of an appeal by OL, precisely because of its protective title.
The DNCG attends to actions, as well as words
The DNCG’s thunderclap decision shows in any case we have chosen: it does not take John Textor’s word for it. The sales are not held to sales of €130M in store – there is a balance sheet of €29.7M – a small price. Just like the debt that has accumulated (€505M versus €458M).
Textor talks about “pressures” when thinking about PSG
“I am confident in our figures but I am never confident in the way a regulatory body sees things,” Textor admitted Friday at midday, referring to “pressure” from its “enemies” including “a the big club is in Qatar.”
The DNCG is released in the living room. Words are no longer enough, she expects action.