A few days ago, Jean-Michel Aulas assured that he saw Tony Parker – former basketball player, president of the ASVEL basketball team and OL ambassador to the international – as his possible successor as as president of Olympique Lyonnais. A statement not unprecedented but which confirmed the desires of JMA to go about other occupations in the near future, namely in 4 years, when he reaches the age of 75 years. For his part, Tony Parker said he was flattered by this beautiful sign of confidence.
Thursday evening in the columns of So foot, TP spent a great deal of time on this possible future major role within the seven-time champion club of France. And to listen to him, he is already ready to take up the challenge when the President of Lyon hands over. “For me, it is an honor to be considered as such and that Jean-Michel thinks of me for this position. Of course, I realize what it involves and the work behind it. I know I have a lot to learn. But if one day, he asks me to take over, it cannot be refused ”, he explains before braiding praise at JMA. “In my opinion, OL is one of the best structured clubs in Europe. What Jean-Michel has put in place is something quite unique. “
Tony Parker wants to see JMA from OL on a championship or European title
But the former San Antonio Spurs star is already looking further ahead and even thinks that Lyon may be aiming for a European title or a championship title in the near future. “When it has repaid all the investments – I was going to say” on “- the club can reinvest even more in the sportsman. It would be incredible for Jean-Michel Aulas to finish with a European title or another title of champion of France. And in my opinion, it is entirely possible. “ Understand, go get PSG, the club which outrageously dominates Ligue 1 for several seasons now. Again, the one who was a big fan of Football Manager in his youth, explains why there is a big gap between PSG and the others and how to reduce it. “It is consistent, for sure. But the beauty of sport is that anything is possible. You can have the biggest budget and not win. Besides, Paris has still not won the Champions League, despite the investments. And I want to say happily, because it would be too easy “, he explains.
Before already integrating the project and mentioning a budget likely to reduce the gap with Paris, but also with the other European clubs which benefit from advantages, notably in terms of taxes according to Parker. “It will always be hard to compete in other championships because we don’t have the same rules when it comes to taxes. It’s up to us to intelligently build the budget to reduce this gap and build a project that will allow Jean-Michel to leave with a title. “ If he is not yet officially on the OL board, Tony Parker has already taken stock of his possible future role in Lyon and is not lacking in ambition. To the delight of Jean-Michel Aulas…
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