Bordeaux avoid relegation to third-tier before new season
paris:bordeaux have avoided relegation to the French third tier for financial irregularities, three days before the start of the new season, France’s football federation (FFF) announced on Wednesday.
The six-time French champions dropped down to the second division last season ater finishing botom of Ligue 1.
Earlier this month they were demoted to the third-tier National ater French football’s financial authority (DNCG) dismissed an appeal, with the club in danger of bankruptcy.
On Monday, the French Olympic Commitee advised the club should be reinstated to Ligue 2.
“The executive commitee took the decision to accept the proposition of arbitration made by the French National Olympic and Sport Committee, dated July 25, 2022, concerning Bordeaux staying in Ligue 2,” the FFF said.
“The FFF’S executive commitee demands the DNCG to summon Bordeaux to judge all immediate measures and controls in place against them.
“The FFF’S executive commitee also demands that the DNCG undertakes a reinforced and regular financial investigation of the club during the 2022-2023 season.”
The new Ligue 2 campaign starts on Saturday with Bordeaux set to host Valenciennes, but the fixture had been put on hold by the French football league (LFP).
“Excellent news for the @girondins and French football,” Bordeaux president gerard Lopez said on Twiter.
“The support of our supporters was essential and it’s why i have decided to give away free tickets for #FCGBVAFC. More details soon.”
Bordeaux were also relegated on administrative grounds in 1991 because of debts of 300 million francs (about 45 million euros) but bounced back in 1992 and had been in the top flight ever since. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-germain (PSG) confirmed on Tuesday the signing of France defender Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.
PSG did not reveal the fee for the former Montpellier right-back but media reports claim they have paid between 10-15 million euros ($10.12-$15.18 million).
Mukiele was born in Paris suburb Montreuil and came through Laval’s academy before spending four seasons at Leipzig, winning last season’s german Cup.