“It’s a shock. A terrible blow for all those who deeply love Olympique Lyonnais. It is with these few words that Jean-Michel Aulas begins his post on X (ex-Twitter), this Tuesday evening, a little more than an hour after the announcement of the relegation in Ligue 2 of OL by the financial gendarme of professional football.
“I first think of players, educators, club employees, so faithful supporters, and all those for whom OL is much more than a club. For 36 years, I made sure that such a situation never could occur. I gave everything to build a solid, respected, ambitious and healthy club financially. Today is sadness that dominates. And immense misunderstanding. »»
“Out of respect for institutions, and in the restraint that Bernard Lacombe’s disappearance also imposes on me (whose funeral will take place this Wednesday)I will not comment on this stage. I am not yet aware of the expectations of the decision. I wish with all my heart that the call, and the guarantees that OL can bring – and especially those of John Textor and its associates within Eagle Football Holding – will allow us to return to this unprecedented situation. I will remain, as I have always been, vigilant and deeply attached to the future of our club. »»
