Olympique de Marseille has broken its silence on the threat of sanctions from the DNCG, in particular a possible withdrawal of points for next season, after being placed under protective supervision. According to a report from L'Équipe published Thursday, the Marseille club is at the mercy of a decision from the DNCG, the financial control body of French football, due to its financial record. OM, which has already suffered economic pressure, is preparing to present a detailed file in order to demonstrate the progress made over several months.
Since the start of winter, Marseille management has highlighted the measures taken to redress the club's financial situation. The summer transfer window was marked by a lack of recruitment and by several player departures in order to reduce the payroll. These actions, according to OM officials, aim to meet the requirements of the DNCG and establish a recovery dynamic. “The efforts made have been considerable and show a real desire to continue the financial recovery,” declared an OM spokesperson, stressing that the club is determined to convince the regulator of its progress.
Aware that these measures may not be enough to avoid any sanctions, OM is already preparing for its next meeting with the DNCG. Marseille management plans to present a complete file detailing the actions already implemented as well as the financial outlook for the 2026-2027 season. “This work will be carried out with all the necessary rigor and within the framework of discussions with the regulator,” said the spokesperson, showing that the club is not neglecting any possible scenario.
Faced with the possibility of a withdrawal of points, OM affirms that it is approaching the situation with full awareness of the measures and sanctions that the DNCG could impose. The club is preparing for all scenarios, while keeping the ultimate objective of putting OM back on a healthy and sustainable financial trajectory. “Our objective goes beyond the next meeting with the DNCG,” added the spokesperson, indicating that the priority remains long-term financial stability.
At this stage, no sanctions have yet been imposed, but the threat of points being withdrawn still hangs over the club. The next few days will be decisive in knowing whether the guarantees provided by Marseille will convince the DNCG. In the meantime, OM continues to work on its file and prepare its discussions with the regulator, hoping to avoid the most serious consequences for its sporting and financial future.