France: City of Marseille and Olympique de Marseille find a new agreement for the Orange Vélodrome

"This agreement marks a renewed confidence between the City of Marseille and Olympique de Marseille. It is a sign of a shared ambition and a desire to see the club succeed at the highest level," declared Jean-Claude Gaudin, Senator-Mayor of the City of Marseille (FRA), at the signing of a new agreement between the City and Olympique de Marseille, represented by Jacques-Henri Eyraud, president of the board of directors of the club, and Jean-Pierre Foucault, president of the Association Olympique de Marseille, on 28/07/2017.

This agreement, valid for three years and renewable, concerns six points:
• 1 - The rental price of the Orange Vélodrome;
• 2 - The operation of the Orange Vélodrome;
• 3 - Improvement works;
• 4 - Infrastructure to improve the training conditions of all youth activities of OM;
• 5 - Detection and training of youth in the City;
• 6 - A museum for OM at the Orange Vélodrome.

"This agreement is realized through common projects and commitments. Olympique de Marseille is more than just a football club, it is a formidable vehicle for integration and social cohesion on…