26.08.2026 18:50
For Lyon, who will face Fenerbahçe, the Champions League play-off second leg represents a major financial crisis. Here are the details...
For Lyon, who will face Fenerbahce in the UEFA Champions League play-off round second leg, the return match is seen as a major turning point not only for sporting reasons but also for the club's financial future.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REVENUE WILL CHANGE THE CALCULATIONS
According to the news in L'Equipe; It was stated that Lyon, which is going through a difficult economic period, would face a serious budget deficit if they fail to qualify for the group stage. The possibility of being deprived of the huge revenue to be obtained from the UEFA Champions League could force the French team to make radical decisions in the squad.
8 STARS COULD BE PUT ON THE TRANSFER LIST
It was stated that if the priceless Champions League ticket is lost to Fenerbahce, the Lyon management would have to part ways with many important names in the squad in order to ensure financial balance. In the news, the 8 players that the club could sacrifice or evaluate offers for to generate cash flow in case of elimination were listed as follows:
- Malick Fofana
- Pavel Sulc
- Ruben Kluivert
- Ernest Nuamah
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles
- Tanner Tessmann
- Nicolas Tagliafico
- Duje Caleta-Car