Frank McCourt has been the president of OM for five years now. Quite discreet character, he nevertheless went to the general assembly of the League on Monday, alongside the other presidents of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. “
I came with pleasure to talk about my vision and my experience afterwards. five years at the head of OM. I also wanted to spend some time with Alex Green (Amazon Europe's sports boss, editor's note),
”he explains in an interview with
L'Équipe
newspaper
. In addition to the arrival of Amazon in the French football landscape, the American reaffirmed his ambitions for OM which "
must play in the Champions League every year. It is an obligation. At the end of the season, theOM must qualify for this competition
".
An objective which necessarily implies the improvement of “
performance in the field.
But we also have to make the club progress in all its dimensions
”.
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Clear ambitions which first go through the stability of the club. The businessman therefore affirms: “
I am not a salesman. I am at OM for a very long time, God willing
”. “
I have a strong ambition for OM, I am passionate about this club. And I am very determined to reach the top. OM supporters deserve a great club and great results,
”he explains. Marseille is in any case giving itself the means to succeed. Very active on the transfer market, the Marseille club has already made great arrivals, and that some should still arrive. Hyperactivity in the transfer window that OM owes in particular to Pablo Longoria, successor to Jacques-Henri Eyraud at the head of Marseille.The Spanish president "
does an extraordinary job
According to Frank McCourt. Recently, the DNCG, the financial policeman of French football, subjected the club to a "
supervision of the wage bill and transfer allowances
", proof that it is wary of the economic health of OM. “
The DNCG, which I respect, is doing its best for the health of French football. They focus on issues related to club control. I urged them to take an interest in the reforms. They are essential for French football to achieve its objectives,
”commented the owner.
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