Jean-Michel Aulas ready to pass the torch? The current president of Olympique Lyonnais, in office for 33 years, would think of passing the hand. This is what he said in an interview with the newspaper L'Equipe Sunday, specifying that he imagined continuing four more years before retiring at the dawn of his 75 years.
As for his successor? "JMA" already has a definite idea: Tony Parker. The former professional basketball player, star of the American public prosecutor's office, currently chairs the club at Villeurbanne and has grown very close to him in recent months.
" I still have a lot to learn "
“I really have the feeling that it has the characteristics. In addition to the professional and human qualities, I have a great affection for him and all that he represents ”, argues Jean-Michel Aulas in all“ transparency ”. An “obvious” choice according to him. "I'm not saying it because I have an idea in my head and I discussed it with Tony. There is no decision taken, neither on his side, nor mine, nor on the side of our shareholders, ”he adds.
For his part, he said he was "touched" and "honored" by his words. "But I still have a lot to learn," he replies before deciding: "This is not at all topical. I want to grow up with Jean-Michel, to continue learning from him. We'll see in four, five years. "
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