One of the oldest and most successful addresses of a football club in Europe has come to an end. Jean-Michel Aulas leaves, starting this Monday, as president of Olympique de Lyon after 36 years at the helm of the club.
In a statement, Lyon clarifies that the new president is John Textor, the American businessman who bought Lyon last summer and who had previously tried to join Benfica’s SAD.
“At the meeting held on May 5, 2023, the Board of Directors of OL Groupe appointed Mr. John Textor as Chairman of the Board from May 5, 2023 until the end of his term as director, following Mr. Jean-Michel Aulas resigns as Chairman and CEO of OL Groupe. John Textor has also been appointed CEO of OL Groupe from May 5, 2023, for a transitional period, while a new CEO is identified and appointed,” it reads. in the Lyon Declaration.
Jean-Michel Aulas becomes “honorary president” after leading Lyon to its first French title and having won, between 2001 and 2008, seven championships in a row. For this legacy, the club “sincerely thanks” the now former president for his “unreserved commitment and dedication” for “more than three decades.”
“OL Groupe is delighted to continue to benefit from the experience and guidance of Mr. Jean-Michel Aulas. All stakeholders are grateful to him for his commitment and leadership qualities, which have enabled the club to become a major player in European football. , both masculine and masculine”. and women’s The priority of the new president and CEO and the Board of Directors will be to strengthen the position of Olympique Lyonnais on the world football scene, in line with the highest ambitions of its illustrious history”, concludes the note from the French club.
Source: TSF
