Break the silence. And reassure the fringe of diehard OM supporters. This is the (true) purpose of the press release unveiled by Marseille thinkers this Saturday on the club's official website. Mute since the start of the health crisis and pending the LFP's decision to endorse the Ligue 1 ranking, Frank McCourt recalled the good memories of the Olympians by speaking, via a press release, on the situation of his company, which will find the Champions League next season. A sign of total sporting success this season. There are still questions about the financial aspect and the sustainability of the Olympian project.
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McCourt sweeps rumors of OM sale
“The world of sport is not a long, calm river. By buying OM, I knew there would be ups and downs, but our long-term vision exceeds these contingencies of everyday life, agreed the US businessman, who lives in New York. Less than 4 years after the resumption of the club, we are qualified in the Champions League, having played a final of the Europa League. Congratulations to the existing teams, this means that we are on the right track. ” With what team and what ambitions? This is another story, given the financial hole (90 million euros deficit announced) in the accounts of OM, which will have to be filled with sales of players during the off-season. Unless the boss agrees to hand over to the pot ... which is not current on the Cannebière.
Olympique de Marseille, 2nd in the 2019-2020 French Championship ⚪
- Marseille Olympique (@OM_Officiel) May 2, 2020In his communication, Frank McCourt brushes aside rumors about the possible sale of the club. "I look forward to sharing the years to come alongside these magnificent supporters, they form the soul of this club that I love, with its passion, its originality, and that I support in its quest for excellence." A seduction operation which will have to be followed up to reassure the people of Marseille a little more deeply. But also André Villas-Boas and the team executives (Payet, Thauvin…), eager to align themselves in the Champions League with a consistent workforce. This is not the case today, given the lack of depth and deficiencies in certain positions of a group dauphin of Paris SG this season.
Eyraud aims to cross “a new milestone”
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In charge of current affairs, Jacques-Henri Eyraud also wanted to be optimistic. "This second place confirms our strategy," he says on the club's website. After having completed the first phase of our plan, with massive investments to relaunch the club, we are now entering the second phase with sporting performance, quality infrastructure and a training center in very clear progress. ” And the president of OM to continue: “We must now take up the challenge of the economic sustainability of our model. All of the OM employees, whom I deeply thank for their mobilization, are now planning for next season, and will see us take a new step. ” Marseille supporters are just waiting for that. But ask to see.
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