27.06.2025 16:01
Paris Saint Germain has taken action to save Lyon, which was relegated from Ligue 1 due to failing to meet financial requirements. Paris made early payments on the agreement for Barcola, whom they transferred from Lyon for 45+5 million euros in the summer of 2023. This situation helped improve Lyon's financial status ahead of their appeal case. Lyon's appeal is expected to be accepted, allowing them to return to Ligue 1.
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The current Champions League champion Paris Saint Germain is working to save Lyon, which was relegated due to not meeting financial eligibility in Ligue 1, from dropping to the second division.
THEY CAN AVOID RELEGATION
Paris paid the fees in the contract of Barcola, whom they purchased from Lyon for 45+5 million euros in the summer of 2023, well before the due date.
HELPED LYON TO FILE AN APPEAL
This development allowed Lyon to improve its financial performance before the appeal case; Lyon filed an appeal and is expected to return to Ligue 1.
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