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Park Bench to acquire Bordeaux for one euro to avoid debt

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Following the FFF’s rejection of reinstatement efforts in early September 2026, Girondins de Bordeaux entered a period of intense instability marked by security concerns and fan protests demanding the removal of owner Gérard Lopez. On 24 September, a takeover agreement was reached to prevent judicial liquidation. The English investment fund Park Bench is set to acquire the club for a symbolic price of one euro. To facilitate this transition and ensure stability, Gérard Lopez has agreed to renounce 13 million euros in claims against the club, effectively reducing the total debt from 26 million euros to 13 million euros. The remaining debt is scheduled to be repaid over a 12-year period. By mid-October, the club’s participation in the sixth-tier Régional 1 was officially secured after receiving approval from the regional management control commission. This follows a period of legal uncertainty where the Paris Administrative Court had previously upheld the club's relegation due to insufficient financial guarantees. While the takeover by Park Bench allowed the club to meet critical financial deadlines, the administrative delays have caused Bordeaux to start its season nearly two months behind its competitors, leaving the league standings in flux. New president Dominique Delport has stated the club is entering a period of recovery, working with a largely amateur squad that may include up to five players on professional contracts. As the club rebuilds, former defender Paul Baysse has joined the staff as an assistant coach.

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