Business Thrives for These Two Northern French Ligue 1 Teams

Surge in Capital Gains for Ligue 1 Clubs

The financial performance of two Ligue 1 teams from Northern France is thriving, according to a recent analysis. The International Centre for the Study of Sport (CIES) has published a report highlighting European clubs that excelled in terms of capital gains, calculated from their transfer market activities over the past five years.

Top Performing Clubs

RC Lens Leads French Teams

RC Lens has emerged as the top French club, securing €134 million in capital gains throughout this period. Key transactions include the sales of Abdukodir Khusanov (21) and Neil El-Aynaoui (24). Khusanov, initially acquired for €450,000, was sold to Manchester City for €40 million, excluding bonuses. El-Aynaoui, purchased for €600,000, moved to AS Roma for €23.5 million.

Lille OSC Follows Suit

Lille OSC features in the 10th position with capital gains amounting to €112 million. It is noteworthy that Eintracht Frankfurt from the Bundesliga leads the European ranks for capital gains, having sold players at striking profit levels.

Notable Transfers in the League

Randal Kolo Muani (26) and Omar Marmoush (26) were both acquired as free agents, leading to significant profits. Kolo Muani was later transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for €90 million, while Marmoush was picked up by Manchester City for €75 million.

Italian Clubs Dominate the Top 10

Italy showcases a strong presence with several clubs in the top 10 of the list. Lecce earned €113 million, landing them in ninth place, while Udinese secured €120 million to take seventh. Atalanta stands out by generating €150 million in capital gains, ranking fourth. This summer, Udinese sold Florian Thauvin (32) to Lens for €6 million.

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