The French Football League (LFP) is targeting US investment as it seeks buyers for as many as six clubs in Ligue 1, according to chief executive Didier Quillot. Frank McCourt, former owner of Major League Baseball franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers, acquired Olympique de Marseille in 2016 and Quillot told the New York Times newspaper that he is seeking similar investment for other top-tier teams. A consortium supported by New-York based investment management groups King Street Capital and Fortress Investment Group is close to sealing a takeover deal for Girondins de Bordeaux, while Quillot stated he has lined up potential American buyers for a further two unnamed clubs. Quillot said he has travelled to the US six times this year to host lunches and meetings with potential investors.
US investors are being sought for France ’s top-flight clubs by French Football League CEO FC Girondins de Bordeaux . A consortium is reportedly close to agreeing the takeover of Didier Quillot and there is potential France interest for as many as six other unnamed Ligue 1 sides, Ligue 1 said.