Experiencing financial difficulties from the start of the season, Olympique Lyonnais could see their shirt sponsor slip away which means president Jean-Michel Aulas might be in for another financial blow that could prove costly
The financial worries of Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyonnais are far from over. Penniless, Les Gones have operated for several months with a policy of drastic cost reduction, through an austerity plan. Furthermore, the Rhone club has been ultra silent and
discreet in the last two transfer windows.
However, it seems that the situation is not about to improve. Le Progress reports that the main shirt sponsor of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130, BetClick may well slip way.
Experiencing financial difficulties, (Le Point announced losses of 35 to 40 million euros a few days back), the online betting company has decided to end the contract with the Stade de Gerland residents. The partnership saw Lyon receive 7 million Euros per
year from the company.
If this information is to be confirmed in coming weeks, OL would be obliged to find a replacement quickly. The same thing has happened with the other Rhone giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 who also had BetClick as their shirt sponsors.
The Progress also revealed that Olympique Lyonnais are trying to convince an investor from the Gulf countries in a bid to save the club from financial meltdown which many experts say is still a possibility.
Currently, Olympique Lyonnais are trying to confirm the transfer of UAE captain Hamdan Al-Kamali to the club. the 22-year-old’s arrival at the Stade de Gerland has now become even more essential in the club’s chances of attracting a rich Middle-Eastern investor.
Hoping to attract new partners quickly, it seems that Les Gones have been forced to further tighten their belts for the next few months or even years.
A few months back, reports claimed that a Middle-Eastern consortium was keen on buying the club. However, nothing has materialised so far and Aulas might start looking for financially sound investors quickly if the club is to avoid a financial situation
that could prove perilous for a club that is currently competing in four competitions.
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