Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas has stepped down from his position after greater than three many years, with new proprietor John Textor appointed as a brand new chairman and chief government officer, the French membership introduced on Monday.
French newspaper L’Equipe reported that Aulas was as a result of stay president for 3 extra years, however the brand new American possession is seeking to make substantial modifications to the membership’s construction.
Aulas will stay honorary president, the membership mentioned, including that Textor will likely be interim CEO till they discover somebody new. The determination was taken throughout a gathering held on Friday.
“OL Groupe sincerely thanks Mr Jean-Michel Aulas for his commitment and unreserved dedication to Olympique Lyonnais over more than three decades, during which time, more than 50 titles have been won for both the men’s and women’s teams,” the membership mentioned.
“The priority of the new Chairman and CEO and the Board of Directors will be to strengthen Olympique Lyonnais’ position on the world football stage, in line with the highest ambitions of its illustrious history.”
Lyon is seventh in Ligue 1 with 4 video games remaining.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com