The President of Lyon, Jean-Michel Ola, wrote a letter to PSG President Nasser Al-Helafi, a letter that stumped the leadership of the Parisian club.

L'Equipe employees received a copy of the letter sent by the President of Lyon Jean-Michel Ola to his Paris colleague Nasser Al-Helayfi, the true meaning of which was a mystery both for our French colleagues and for the addressee. Here are his main theses.

"Dear Nasser!" Began Ole's message.. - First of all, I want to openly admit that I admire you as a person and as president of the PCG. Having managed to attract inaccessible to other means, you managed to achieve tremendous successes, which everyone recognizes who is not indifferent to French football. You made PSG one of the European top clubs, and now for sure and for a long time the number first in France ".

"There are 20 teams in League 1, but only two of them are guaranteed and one potentially gets access to the most prestigious and profitable UEFA competition. Now, in fact, the fight will be fought for two of these three trips to the Champions League, since with an average budget of 60-70 million euros no one will be able to compete with the PCG. Someone, like Lyon, has invested hundreds of millions of euros in the construction of new stadiums and football academies, and it will be very difficult to return these investments without participating in the Champions League. However, thanks to very advantageous television contracts, concluded through the close connection of your club with the state of Qatar, the share of all French clubs in the television pool will grow substantially ".

"I am delighted to welcome the move to France Neimar and all the other talents that you could attract, delighted that Kilian Mbagpe remained in France, which makes our championship much more attractive for fans around the world. Who knows, maybe, thanks to your club, the growing interest in Qatar to the French League 1 will allow some clubs to conclude profitable sponsorship contracts, such as the agreement signed by the international airport in Doha with Bavaria ".

"With my current letter, I'm not trying to justify some of my previous statements, but I just want to fully clarify my point of view.

I sincerely wish PSG every success, because the victories of your team in the Champions League will improve France's rating in UEFA and give extra places in European competition. And therefore I hasten to assure you that in any circumstances I will defend the interests of your club, like all French clubs, in the European Football Union and in the European Association of Clubs from any attacks by ill-wishers. Best Regards, Your Jean-Michel ".

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