French media: Lyon is investigated for owing more than 2 million euros of social security premiums! To alleviate financial pressure, sell people

According to French media reports on May 25, Lyon was investigated by URSSAF (French Social Insurance Collection and Payment Agency) for overdue payment of social security fees. The club is allegedly still subject to millions of Euros social security arrears, but according to Lyon's statement, all debts have been settled before URSSAF initiates the investigation process.

According to RMC, Lyon received a warning from URSSAF for owing more than 2 million euros of social security fees. Although the team ended the season with Europa League after a chaotic season, the real test has just begun for club owner Textor. Due to financial problems, they are also facing the risk of being ruled out of the European war, and the two sides are currently negotiating millions of fines to avoid being expelled from the European war.

According to Olympique-et-Lyonnais and LeProgrès, URSSAF filed a lawsuit against Lyon this Friday on the grounds that Lyon paid social security late, involving more than 2 million euros, and some of the funds were paid before the lawsuit officially began. Lyon boss Textor said in an interview with The Team this week that he would successfully resolve the matter after actively communicating with all parties. During the interview, he also mentioned "historical problems" many times to explain the difficulties encountered by the club, especially debts of up to 540 million euros (including player transfer fees and arrears). To alleviate financial pressure, the club may have to sell team stars such as Cherki and Malik Fofana this summer.

There is still a month away from the DNCG (French Football League Financial Regulatory Agency) review, and the news is undoubtedly a pretty bad signal for Lyon. Although the club claims to solve the problem, club owner Textor needs to work hard in the coming weeks to ensure that it can pass the upcoming financial review smoothly.