Relegated to Ligue 2, Bordeaux now awaits its passage in front of the DNCG with apprehension. The president and owner Gérard Lopez must fill a huge hole to convince the financial policeman of French football. And to achieve this, the ruler will surely have to pay with his own funds.
For the Girondins, relegation may not be the only disaster to come. Bordeaux must now ensure that they can start next season in Ligue 2. This will require convincing the National Management Control Department (DNCG) during its hearing scheduled for mid-June. And according to information from 20 Minutes, the Aquitaine club will have to make up for a deficit estimated between 40 and 45 million euros!
Ligue 1. #Girondins : “We can only make an acknowledgment of failure” declares Gérard Lopez in a press release
➡️The president reaffirms his commitment and announces “profound changes” and a “project communicated soon” https://t.co/IVdpaWUk6W— South West Girondins (@SO_Girondins) May 21, 2022
The situation is so serious that Gérard Lopez could be forced to spend 20 million euros from his own funds. Or maybe 12-13 million euros if the president and owner manages to convince an international sponsor. The manager, criticized for his absence in Bordeaux during the season, began his research several months ago. Gérard Lopez was notably in Paris on Monday to meet possible partners for Bordeaux. Meanwhile, Admar Lopes, confirmed in his position as technical director, must sell for 22 million euros during the summer transfer window.
About twenty departures desired
The summer promises to be difficult for the Portuguese who is considering around twenty departures, counting the end of contract, loan and undesirables. Thus, the Girondins hope to keep only ten players as a base for the workforce for next season. Among them, striker Sékou Mara, highly coveted on the transfer market, and who has already announced that he will stay, could be the leader of the new project, assuming that his superiors are able to resist offers that risk d ‘arrive. Given the urgency of the situation, nothing is less certain.
