OM: The XXL Sum Frank McCourt Injected into the Club's Coffers in 2026
The Olympique de Marseille is closely monitoring its financial situation. Following a disappointing 2025-2026 season, which saw them finish 5th in Ligue 1, the club's wage bill has been regulated by a DCNG decision. This is not all; the club also narrowly avoided being banned from the Europa League. While OM ultimately received the green light from the European governing body to compete in the European Cup, they were fined ten million euros and are now bracing for a period of austerity.
€120 Million Injection
Forced to sell players, a process they have already begun with the departure of Mason Greenwood, the Marseille management can thankfully rely on the support of its owner. According to L'Equipe, Frank McCourt has injected €120 million to cover losses since the beginning of the year. The sports daily reports a first payment of 50 million euros from the American businessman in February, followed by a second payment of 70 million euros in July. OM will kick off their season against Strasbourg on Friday, August 21st, at the Vélodrome stadium.
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