Bordeaux Relinquishes Professional Club Status Amid Severe Financial Crisis: A Comprehensive Look
Bordeaux, former Ligue 1 champions, will revoke their professional club status due to severe financial struggles, including a €90m debt. Following a disappointing 2023/24 season, the club will demote to France's third-tier, end player contracts and shut down its training centre to cut costs. Discussions with Fenway Sports Group failed to salvage the club's professional status.