Both clubs had been under close scrutiny, and the verdict is now in. This Friday, the DNCG revealed the restrictions that Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais must comply with for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. For the Phocéens, the LFP’s national management control body ruled in favor of a ‘salary cap and transfer fee restrictions’.

Lyon, meanwhile, faces a ‘salary cap tied to the takeover budget following the change of control of the club.’ This announcement comes after the professional club control commission reviewed each club’s situation for the upcoming season. In a press conference, Michele Kang confirmed that Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 and that she is becoming the majority shareholder of the Rhône-based team.

Marseille already fined by UEFA

For Marseille, this decision comes less than ten days after UEFA announced a €10 million fine for violating financial fair play rules. The club knew it was in the crosshairs of French football’s financial watchdog.

Earlier this week, the DNCG stated it had requested ‘additional information’ from the Marseille club, whose finances were weakened by a difficult 2025-2026 season on all fronts. In 2021 and again in 2023, the Olympic club had already been subjected to salary cap restrictions.