Michele Kang, the new owner of the Women’s OL (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP)
It is now official. Michele Kang, owner of Ol Lyonne, heads for Olympique Lyonnais. She succeeds John Textor.
The expected renewal took place. As it had been rustling for a few days, John Weaver is no longer officially the boss of Olympique Lyonnais. Michele succeeds him Kangwhich takes control of a drifting ship following the demotion in Ligue 2 pronounced by the DNCG. This Monday, Eagle Football Group (EFG) confirmed the information via a press release. The management is completely redesigned, with the owner of Ol Lyonnes in File Chef. She is now the president of OL, and even the President and CEO of EFG.
John Weaverhe resigned and did not occupy, on paper, no role among the Septuple Champions de France (2002-2008). He no longer sits on the board of directors (CA) either.
Michael Gerlinger takes the place of Laurent Prud’homme
Michele Kang, in addition to his functions among the women, was already at the CA of Olympique Lyonnais, and is one of the administrators of Eagle Football as an acture. In her task, she will be supported by Michael Gerlingerthe now managing director of the club. A position previously devoted to Laurent Pencil.
This duo will have to work in order to obtain on appeal the maintenance of the Rhodanians in Ligue 1. “We are entering a critical period for OL and I would like to thank John for his commitment and his vision that allowed the club to join the Eagle Football family. I am delighted to work in close collaboration with Michael, the OL management team and the board of directors to support the club throughout the procedure before the DNCG and beyond“Said the American. She will supervise the appeal to the National Directorate of Management Control.
