Olympique de Marseille Must Sell Players Before June, Owner to Provide Guarantees

Olympique de Marseille announced that it will need to sell several players before the end of June. The club also said that owner Frank McCourt must present new financial guarantees to the DNCG. The need to off‑load players stems from the club’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season. Missing the competition reduces expected revenue streams. In addition, the spending pattern of recent seasons has left the club in a delicate financial position. The combination of reduced income and high expenditures forces the sales. The DNCG, the French football financial regulator, will review the new guarantees presented by Frank McCourt. The regulator’s approval is required for the club to meet its licensing obligations. The deadline for completing player sales is set for the end of June. The club will likely target the summer transfer window to finalise the moves. Olympique de Marseille will aim to balance its squad while complying with the financial conditions imposed by the DNCG. The upcoming decisions will shape the club’s strategy for the next season.