Football: American Orleans is about to be saved by American buyers

After Rouen, who lost 5 points in the National, and the Girondins of Bordeaux, who were limited in wages and recruitment, on January 10, the American Orléans (Loiret) were sanctioned by the DNCG (Directorate Nationale d’Control de Managemente). , financial policeman. French football. At the end of the current season, Philippe Boutron’s club was temporarily demoted to national 2. This sanction will be cumulative in the event of a demotion in the sport.

Since losing their place in L2, the Orléans club has not managed to cover the deficit. The DNCG, which also ruled in favor of a recruitment ban and wage cap, considered its operating costs were excessive for a club playing in the National Division, the equivalent of the third division. In the Center-Val-de-Loire region, a similar sanction was applied to Berrichon de Chateauroux, who had just returned to the tricolor.

Timely gala match

The fate of the American Orleans is now in the hands of potential buyers. Pending a partial or full sale within a few weeks, the Orléans club will be able to provide the financial guarantees requested by the French football authorities. According to L’Equipe newspaper, former national team striker Peguy Luyindula is ready to take on the fate of the US team. Accompanied by American investors, the Gien native and former Lyon and PSG player could find an agreement with the current management, which could be concluded by the end of the week.

In the short term, Orléans will get a breath of fresh air when they host PSG on Saturday, January 20, in the round of 16 of the French Cup. Ticket prices for this timely gala match, which go on sale on Wednesday 17 January, range from €30 to €100, depending on the category. An excellent recipe for the future, which the Ile-de-France club should completely leave to the USO.