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FSG confirmed on Tuesday that the organisation is in “the early stages of dialogue and engagement” with the Ligue 2 side. Bordeaux are seen as a strong option for FSG but The Athletic reports that there are many issues which could derail any potential deal.
Bordeaux have many financial problems to overcome, as the governing body in charge of French teams' finances has ruled that they should be demoted to the third tier from Ligue 2, though the club has vowed to appeal against the Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion's (DNCG) decision. It is the second time the DNCG has called for Bordeaux to be relegated to the Championnat National, having done so in 2022 before the club won an appeal.
Bordeaux were placed into administration in 2021 and FSG could rescue them from financial peril by buying a majority stake, which would see the American group follow in the footsteps of the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea's owners by creating a multi-club model. The City Football Group (CFG) owns many teams across the world, including New York City FC, Melbourne City in Australia and French club Troyes. Chelsea's owners, meanwhile, also have a significant stake in French team Strasbourg.