French investors are reportedly on the verge of taking over the Orléans football club. French investors are said to be in advanced negotiations with Philippe Boutron, the historic manager of the club.

The failure of the project – announced in mid-January as “very advanced” – led by former international striker Peguy Luyindula, “cooled” him. “The potential buyer, whoever he or she may be, must be solid and ambitious. Otherwise, our club will experience the same fate as Tours FC,” warns Kévin.