Arsene Wenger has warned of the perils of top French clubs being sold to foreign investors, arguing that many do not have the best interests of the club at heart.
Although Paris Saint-Germain and Lille have been successfully taken over from abroad, many clubs have struggled after being sold to investors outside France.
Bordeaux are a prime example, with the supporters in open war with American owners King Street due to the running of their club, while Ligue 2 side Sochaux have failed to flourish in the promised manner after being sold to a group from China.