The financial future of two major French football clubs has been clarified following the latest review by the national watchdog. The DNCG revealed the specific restrictions that Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais must navigate throughout the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 campaign. For the Marseille side, the LFP’s financial regulator has mandated a strict monitoring of the wage bill and transfer indemnities.
Olympique Lyonnais faces a similar fate, with their payroll being capped according to the recovery budget submitted after the club’s recent change in control. This announcement follows a thorough examination of professional club finances for the upcoming season. During a press briefing, Michele Kang confirmed that Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 and that she has officially taken over as the majority shareholder of the Rhone-based club.
Marseille under continued financial scrutiny
The decision regarding Marseille comes shortly after the club was hit with a 10 million euro fine by UEFA for failing to comply with financial fair play regulations. The Phocéens were well aware they were being watched closely by French football’s financial authorities.
Earlier this week, the DNCG had requested additional information from the Marseille club, whose accounts were weakened by a challenging 2025-2026 season both on and off the pitch. This is not a new situation for the club, as they previously faced similar wage bill restrictions in 2021 and 2023.