“With confirmed funds and sporting success that has earned us a spot in European competitors for 2 consecutive years, we sincerely don’t perceive how an administrative resolution may relegate such a significant French membership,” Lyon’s assertion mentioned.
“We’ll attraction to exhibit our means to supply the required monetary sources to ensure OL’s place in Ligue 1.”
Seven-time French champions Lyon raised round £45m with the gross sales of Maxence Caqueret to Como in January and Rayan Cherki to Manchester Metropolis in June in an try to enhance their funds.
Excessive earners similar to Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Lopes have additionally been launched.
Lyon have the fitting to attraction towards the choice. Ought to it stand, Lyon shall be changed within the high flight by Reims, who have been crushed within the relegation play-off by Metz.
Solely 5 groups have lifted extra French titles than Lyon’s seven, which they gained in successive seasons between 2002 and 2008.
The membership reached the Champions League semi-finals as lately as 2020 and haven’t performed within the second tier since 1989.
When the provisional punishment was handed down in November, Textor mentioned that there was “no likelihood” the membership could be relegated and reiterated his confidence earlier than Tuesday’s assembly.
“We now have made a wide range of investments in current weeks,” he mentioned. “Every little thing is sweet financially.”
Textor can be the biggest shareholder of Brazilian membership Botafogo and presently co-owner of Palace till his deal to promote his stake to New York Jets proprietor Woody Johnson is accomplished.
“Over the previous few months, we have now labored carefully with the DNCG, fulfilling all of its requests with fairness investments that exceeded the required quantities,” Lyon’s assertion continued.
“Due to capital injections from our shareholders and the sale of Crystal Palace, our money movement has considerably improved and we now have greater than enough monetary sources for the 2025-26 season.”
Palace certified for the Europa League by profitable the FA Cup however Lyon additionally certified by ending sixth in Ligue 1. The French aspect’s larger league end means they might take a European spot at Palace’s expense – ought to Uefa determine their multi-club possession guidelines are being breached.
Final 12 months, six-time Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux needed to give up their skilled standing after being relegated from Ligue 2 to the French fourth tier due to chapter.
