L'Équipe reports that Olympique Lyonnais endured a turbulent summer. After navigating a relatively eventful transfer window, the club first said goodbye to key player Afonso Moreira, then brought in several new signings, and subsequently began preparing for their Champions League campaign. Olympique Lyonnais first eliminated Sparta Prague in the early rounds, and Paulo Fonseca's team then faced Fenerbahçe. In the first leg, Tolisso and his teammates managed to withstand pressure from the Istanbul club, bringing home an encouraging draw from Turkey.

However, in the second leg at Groupama Stadium, Olympique Lyonnais' Champions League dreams were extinguished. The team was nearly completely ineffective during the opening thirty minutes, ultimately losing the match and dropping down to the Europa League this season. This result was painful sportingly, but could bring significant financial benefits. Beyond being forced to sell Malick Fofana due to Champions League failure, Olympique Lyonnais must continue tightening its belt over the coming years, even though Europa League football had been factored into the budget at the start of the season.

In fact, Olympique Lyonnais continues to slash costs. The club remains under DNCG oversight, and the Rhône side has worked to restore financial balance over the past year. Sometimes, these adjustments are reflected in the smallest details.

L'Équipe reports today that Olympique Lyonnais officials now prefer to take the subway when traveling to Paris, particularly for meetings. This new policy also applies to players. When Keito Nakamura joined Olympique Lyonnais this summer, he traveled from Reims by van rather than by plane. This saved the club €15,000; in contrast, two flights were laid on for Malick Fofana when he departed for England.

Today, Olympique Lyonnais has fewer sponsors on its shirt, and the club's recruitment department has begun looking at secondary markets, such as the Austrian and Portuguese leagues. Olympique Lyonnais officials can no longer compete with the wages offered by clubs like Rennes or Paris and are forced to readjust their thinking. This summer, the team's total wage bill was reduced from €120 million to €55 million.

To generate cash, shuttle buses to the stadium now charge €12.50 per passenger per journey. Olympique Lyonnais aims to achieve financial balance by 2029, and even a return to the Champions League would not sway club officials from this course.

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