Demott Lyon is on sale with bad goans hang banners and textual requesting publication statement
The prominent Lyon Fan Group demanded that owner John Texts sell the club that was attacked following his relegation to League 2.
The seven-time fate of the French champions was confirmed last night after failing to convince the Director of the National Administration (DNCG) that their situation had improved after the interim sanctions in November.
Club supporters responded to shock and anger, calling on Textal, who owns a 77% stake in Lyon through the Eagle Football Group.
Text out
The bad gospel raised flags throughout town this morning and said, “The end of the season was tough for the club, but it was tough for our relationship too. I think we’re having a hard time understanding each other and understanding where the club is heading and what your vision is.
“John is nothing but a situational person. This Botafogo supporter should now leave the Lyon landscape. We are calling on many creditors to regain control and return the keys to those who can respect the institution.”
The people of Lyon stand up…
One password: #textordehors pic.twitter.com/h9ifvxeo6k
– Bad Gones 1987-Official (@bg1987off) June 25th, 2025
The Eagle Football Group also owns a majority stake in Brazilian club Botafogo and agreed to sell Crystal Palace stakes to New York Jets Woody Johnson on Monday, but the deal awaits ratification of the Premier League.
The text wanted to convince the DNCG that the situation in Lyon had sold Rayan Cerki to Manchester City for £34 million and freed high-income Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Lopez.
He met with DNCG on Tuesday and spoke before the decision was announced, expressing his confidence that Lyon will remain on the top flight.
He said: “You can see from the contributions of shareholders. We have invested new capital not only in the DNCG, but also in the UEFA licensing process. Not to mention the good news of Crystal Palace’s sales. The liquidity situation has improved considerably.”
Lyon appeals decision
Lyon has already announced they will appeal.
Their statement read: “Olympic Lyon will be aware of the mysterious decisions made by the DNCG and confirm that it will appeal immediately.
“Over the past few months, we have worked closely with DNCG to meet all our requirements with capital investments that exceed the amount requested. Thanks to shareholder capital contributions and the sale of Crystal Palace, cash flow has improved significantly and we have ample resources for the 2025/26 season.
“With the funding and success in sports that won us in European competition for the second year in a row, we don’t really understand how administrative decisions can entrust such a great French club.”