Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon have been administratively relegated to the second tier of French football due to financial problems. The decision can still be appealed.
The National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) confirmed the French club‘s relegation to Ligue 2 on Tuesday.
The club president, John Textor, and director of football Mickael Gerlinger were interviewed this Tuesday by the body to rule out this scenario, following the initial decision dated November 15th.
At that time, in the winter, the organisation had already warned that the club would be relegated at the end of the season if it didn’t provide the guarantees required due to a debt of €175 million (£149 million).
🚨 OFFICIAL: Olympique Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2.
The club has the possibility to appeal the decision. pic.twitter.com/T4UKbqYQBV
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