Olympique Lyonnais, who has led the club since 1987, announced on 19 December that less than a year after OL Groupe was taken over by John Textor, Jean-Michel Aulas is no longer president. The American, head of Eagle Football, therefore became the majority shareholder of the Lyon group. Les Gones de Lyon made a great comeback, under the auspices of club owner John Textor, who came privately from the United States to attend the meeting, by winning the match against Montpellier 5-4 on Sunday, May 7, yesterday, while Jean-Michel Aulas was replaced. had to leave.
“All stakeholders are grateful to him for his commitment”
We already know the name of his replacement, as it was none other than John Textor, who became president and general manager of the club on Friday, 5 May. However, Jean-Michel Aulas is no longer leaving the ship entirely, as he will become honorary president. This announcement comes at a time when Lyonnais is expected to remain executive chairman on a three-year contract after the club’s takeover. In case of violation of the aforementioned deadline, this agreement, which, as declared in one of the articles of the contract, should have brought Jean-Michel Aulas at least 10 million euros, overcame the disagreements. On Twitter, the main interested party posted a lengthy message in which he reacted to the club’s announcement. He started: “The future of OL for those who love it and build it is based on a reality, not the highlights, and for those who want it, together we will be even stronger.”.
OL Groupe did not neglect to thank its ex-president. “for his unconditional dedication and devotion to Olympique Lyonnais for over three decades, in which he has won more than 50 championships in both the men’s and women’s teams”. And to make it clear that the group “I am delighted to be able to continue to benefit from the expertise and support of Jean-Michel Aulas.“. “All stakeholders are grateful to him for his dedication and leadership qualities that have enabled the club to become a stronghold for both men and women in European football.”, can also be read. Led by Jean-Michel Aulas, Olympique Lyonnais won seven French titles between 2002 and 2008, the Coupe de France twice in 2008 and 2012, and the League Cup in 2001.
For those who love and build it, the future of OL is played out in a reality, not in crucial points, and for those who want it, together we will be even stronger. pic.twitter.com/S1y5twnRQP
— Jean-Michel AULAS (@JM_Aulas) April 10, 2023
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Source: Programme Television
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