The possible sale of OGC Nice in June could have indirect consequences for OM. The dossier of the sale of OGC Nice could have consequences much broader than for the sole azurian club. As discussions around a change of ownership intensify, the amounts mentioned are already starting to react in French football. According to the latest information relayed by Ici Azur, Jim Ratcliffe would be ready to sell OGC Nice for a sum of around 50 million euros. Even more surprising, the current owner would also consider taking on a significant portion of the club's debts to facilitate the operation. If this scenario is confirmed, it would be a spectacular discount for a formation installed durably in the elite of French football and regularly engaged in the European places. Several investors would already be on the lookout, with a US fund appearing in a good position to take over the Gym in the coming weeks. Beyond the Nice case, this potential valuation could have an indirect impact on other French clubs. The first concerned would obviously be OM. For several years, rumors of a possible sale of the Phocéen club have returned regularly, even if Frank McCourt has always repeated that he was not a seller. In the various estimates mentioned around OM, the amount of 1.2 billion euros is often mentioned. But seeing another Ligue 1 club change hands for such a low amount could fuel debates on the real valuation of French clubs. Even if the sporting, economic, and popular situations of Nice and Marseille are very different, future investors always observe recent transactions to establish their own market references. The files of Olympique Lyonnais, FC Nantes, or Nice are therefore followed with attention by all economic actors in French football. For McCourt, the risk is not immediate. OM remains one of the most popular clubs in the country and has an international dimension that few French formations can claim. But if the sale of Nice is concluded around 50 million euros, it could still create a precedent that could fuel discussions on the value of Ligue 1 clubs in the years to come.
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OGC Nice sold for 50 million euros: a precedent for L1 clubs
The sale of OGC Nice for 50 million euros could have significant consequences for Ligue 1 clubs. The current owner, Jim Ratcliffe, plans to sell the club for a sum of around 50 million euros.
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