John Textor emphasized that Lyon is not under pressure to sell players worth €100 million before the summer transfer window closes, highlighting alternative revenue streams for financial sustainability. He stated, 'We do not have sales targets, and we are not required to sell €100million of players as there may be other ways to bring in revenues to maintain financial sustainability.' This stresses their focus on managing their financials flexibly. "If it's a slow transfer window, then we hold players until the next window. It's as simple as that."
The dire start to the season saw Lyon fail to win in their opening two matches, registering a total of zero goals. Notably, in their first home game against Monaco, they managed only one shot, marking their lowest tally in a Ligue 1 match since Opta began tracking in 2006-07, which further indicates their struggles in attacking play early in the season.
Despite the challenging beginning to the season, with a 3-0 loss against Rennes and only two shots on target from 16 attempts, Textor remains positive about the club's financial strategy. Lyon has spent around €134 million recently, outpacing other French teams, yet he believes there are other avenues for revenue generation beyond immediate player sales, ensuring the club's long-term sustainability.
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