Nantes: DNCG could block Paulo Tavares' takeover of the club

According to several media outlets, the DNCG could oppose Paulo Tavares' takeover of FC Nantes due to insufficient financial guarantees.

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The takeover of FC Nantes by Paulo Tavares could be called into question by the DNCG. According to Onze Mondial, the financial watchdog of French football could block the deal, which would still need to provide solid financial guarantees. Foot Mercato, citing Eurosport, reports that the takeover project led by Phénix Sports Invest is seriously worrying the financial watchdog of French football, which would demand strong guarantees.

A project under pressure

The takeover project of FC Nantes by Paulo Tavares, via Phénix Sports Invest, is seriously worrying the DNCG. The latest developments around this potential sale do not invite blind optimism, according to But Football Club. The appearance before the DNCG, a mandatory step, is set to be decisive.

Financial guarantees expected

The DNCG would demand solid financial guarantees before approving the takeover. According to Foot Mercato, citing Eurosport, this requirement could lead to the invalidation of the takeover. Onze Mondial also mentions the possibility of the deal being blocked.

An uncertain outcome

The saga of the FC Nantes takeover therefore remains open. The coming weeks will be decisive in determining the DNCG's decision and the club's future.

Sources

  1. Onze MondialFC Nantes : la DNCG pourrait bloquer le rachat de Paulo Tavares (new window)onzemondial.com
  2. Foot MercatoNantes : la DNCG pourrait invalider le rachat du club (new window)footmercato.net
  3. But Football ClubFC Nantes : la DNCG déjà prête à dire non à Tavares pour la vente ? (new window)butfootballclub.fr