Overview
- In a new L'Équipe interview, Gérard Lopez rebukes Bixente Lizarazu and argues a large share of Bordeaux’s debt came from his own funds that he says he has written off.
- Lopez says investors regularly approach the club and he would consider only a minority stake, with a preference for smaller local backers.
- He maintains he has financed the recovery and pledges to honor court-approved financial commitments even if the team does not secure promotion this season.
- Bordeaux confirmed the signing of defender Almamy Touré and appointed Karim Saada as director of recruitment.
- The team sits first in National 2 Group A under coach Bruno Irles as it pursues a return to professional competition.