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With OL relegated to the second division as a precautionary measure, the news obviously had the effect of an earthquake within French football. And this even if the measure will not take effect before next summer, if the Lyon management does not replenish its coffers by then.
In addition to this flagship sanction announced, Les Gones suffered a recruitment ban on Friday for the next winter transfer window, inheriting the rest of a payroll framework. Two handicaps which were also pronounced against the HAC.
The possibility of jokers
Already hampered in this way this summer, Le Havre does not see the grip loosening, victims of a deficit of 10 million euros to date. The ban on recruitment for the Normans, however, is limited to the “onerous” nature, the HAC being able to strengthen itself via free players – unless there is a severe impact on the payroll.
This season, Le Havre is struggling on the sporting scene, 17e after 11 days of the championship with only nine units on the clock. The recent return of André Ayew could help the Stade Océane residents to rectify the situation but Didier Digard’s team is likely to have to sell this winter.
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