Olympique Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial issues

According to Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion (DNCG) announcement, Olympique Lyon — the French powerhouse that once housed Karim Benzema — has officially been relegated to Ligue 2.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed this news through his X account — the club still has an opportunity to appeal this decision.

This relegation decision comes as a consequence of John Textor, Eagle Football Group owner’s failure — to improve the club’s financial condition since DNCG’s evaluation seven months ago.

The seven-time French league champions face serious financial crisis — latest financial reports show concerning conditions that forced French football authorities to take strict measures.