Frank McCourt, American owner of Olympique de Marseille since 2016, has not yet announced plans to sell the club, but rumors persist among major figures in French football. According to an article published by RMC Sport, McCourt's advisors declare that the "American would not be a seller, but this promise only binds those who want to believe it", while emphasizing that certain major players in national football are convinced of the opposite.
At the same time, OM president Stéphane Richard confirmed that the club is not for sale. He clarified that McCourt has not yet made a decision and that he could “speak when he has things to say or announce.” Richard also indicated that, at the beginning of September 2026, OM would be open to the arrival of new capital partners, but that these investors would be chosen very selectively.
The financial and sporting difficulties of OM, which have been highlighted by several observers, have not yet pushed McCourt to consider a complete sale. After investing hundreds of millions of dollars since his arrival, he seems instead to seek to consolidate the club's situation by attracting investors capable of supporting a more ambitious sporting trajectory. The club's valuation remains a subject of debate: some estimate that OM is not worth a billion euros, despite the progress made in its commercial revenues and its brand.
In the short term, McCourt's strategy therefore seems focused on adding financial partners rather than a total sale. The question remains whether this approach will be enough to relaunch OM and convince stakeholders to continue the Marseille adventure. Further developments will depend on McCourt's decisions and proposals from potential investors, which will be closely scrutinized by the media and supporters.