Lyon were relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision from the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), French soccer's financial watchdog, seven months after they were provisionally relegated for financial mismanagement. The club announced they will appeal the decision, buying them more time to meet the DNCG's financial requirements.

Olympique Lyonnais have been officially relegated to Ligue 2 after French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, upheld its earlier ruling following

The seven-time French champions will play in the second tier next season after their demotion was confirmed following a meeting with the National Management Control Directorate (DNCG). Lyon were hit w