Finally. Four months after the start of negotiations and seven postponements since September, John Textor officially becomes the majority shareholder of Olympique Lyonnais. In a press release published this Monday evening, OL Groupe announces the sale of 77.49% of its capital to the American company Eagle Football, of which Textor is the leader.
« OL Groupe is pleased to confirm that operations with Eagle Football have now taken place, reveals this press release. Eagle Football also subscribed today to a reserved capital increase of OL Groupe for a total amount of 86 million euros, following the approval of this capital increase by the general meeting of shareholders of July 29, 2022 and its implementation by the Board of Directors on December 19, 2022. »
John Textor speaks directly in this publication. ” Today represents a new beginning for Olympique Lyonnais. After four months of constructive negotiations marked by a common understanding with Jean-Michel Aulas and all our partners, we are proud to reach this exceptional agreement. »
